Texas Notary Blog
How to Handle a Name Change in the State of Texas If you recently changed your name or are considering changing your name in the near future, you may be wondering what that means in regards to your notary commission. Well, in the state of Texas, it doe...
What is a Notary Authorized to do in Texas? The duties that a notary public is authorized to perform varies from state to state. As a notary public in Texas, you are permitted to execute 5 different notarial acts under your commission. To avoid future ...
The key to excellent customer service is simple: Focus on the customer. If your approach to customer service is handling issues as they arise, you are living in the customer service dark ages. In recent years, customer service has become much more than...
Can you afford a costly lawsuit because you made a small mistake during a notarization? Lawsuits involving Texas notaries are becoming more and more prevalent. Even if the suit is not valid, you may still face an expensive legal bill for defending you...
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Texas Senate Bill 462 goes into effect on September 1, 2015. Senate Bill 462 was amending by adding Chapter 114 to Section 1. Subtitle C, Title 2, Estates Code. The Bill pertains to the transfer of property upon the owner’s death. The property can be...
House Bill 2235 amends Section of Texas Government Code requiring the Secretary of State to revoke a notary public’s commission or reject their application at any time if the notary is found to be ineligible to serve. Section of the Bill is also am...
House Bill 1683 will be effective January 1, 2016. The new law requires the Secretary of State’s Office to assign an identification number to each notary. The notary will then be required to display the ID number on their seal. The official number se...
One of the most common questions for Texas notary applicants is, do I have to notarize the application? No, you do not. The Texas notary application is simply you filling in your information and you affirming your information is correct and you were no...
Yes, as a notary public you can notarize handwritten documents, in certain circumstances. As always, you have to be careful, trust your gut and follow protocol. School permission forms or giving someone medical permission for your child are valid han...
Can you go to a notary public to receive a Medallion signature guarantee? The Medallion signature guarantee is usually used in the transfer of securities—it aids in the prevention of fraud. It is the same idea behind the notary public—have a witnes...
A record book, a log, a register, or a journal is a record of your official acts as a notary. According to Texas law not only is this mandatory, but it also provides you with a great deal of security. A record book allows an exact chronological detail...