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Key Facts: TX Notary Exam

70%

Passing Score on the SOS Course Assessment

1 TAC §87.8(c); Texas SOS application guide (checked 2026-10-19)

$10,000

Surety Bond Required

TX Gov't Code Sec. 406.010; SOS Form 2301-B (checked 2026-10-19)

4 years

Commission Term

TX Gov't Code Sec. 406.002 (checked 2026-10-19)

$10

Maximum Fee, First Acknowledgment Signature

TX Gov't Code Sec. 406.024; SOS Notary Educational Information (checked 2026-10-19)

10 years

Journal Record Retention (SB 693)

TX Gov't Code Sec. 406.014(g), added by SB 693 (checked 2026-10-19)

2018

Year RON Authorized in Texas

TX Gov't Code Secs. 406.101-406.113

The Texas notary exam is the assessment at the end of the Secretary of State's mandatory notary education course: you must answer at least 70% of the questions presented, and you have 30 minutes. Under SB 693, applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026 require the SOS course (no more than 2 hours; $20 per attempt) for new and renewing notaries. You must take the course within 90 days of paying, may attempt it no more than 3 times in 3 months, and your completion is valid for 1 year. Texas has authorized Remote Online Notarization (RON) since July 1, 2018.

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1Which state agency administers the notary public program in Texas?
A.Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B.Texas Secretary of State
C.Texas Attorney General's Office
D.Texas Department of Public Safety
Explanation: The Texas Secretary of State (SOS) administers the notary public program in Texas, including processing applications, issuing commissions, and overseeing notary conduct under Texas Government Code Chapter 406.
2What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Texas?
A.16 years old
B.18 years old
C.21 years old
D.25 years old
Explanation: Texas requires notary applicants to be at least 18 years of age. This is the standard minimum age requirement in most U.S. states, as set forth in Texas Government Code Chapter 406.
3Maria is a legal permanent resident (green card holder) living in Houston. She wants to become a Texas notary. Which statement is correct?
A.She cannot become a notary because only U.S. citizens may serve
B.She may apply because Texas does not require U.S. citizenship for notaries
C.She may apply only if she has lived in Texas for at least 5 years
D.She must first obtain a waiver from the Secretary of State
Explanation: Texas does not require U.S. citizenship to become a notary public. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Bernal v. Fainter (1984) that states cannot impose citizenship requirements on notary applicants, as notaries perform ministerial rather than political functions. Government Code 406.004 asks for age 18, Texas residence and no disqualifying conviction, and the Secretary of State's education requirement also applies.
4How long is the standard commission term for a Texas notary public?
A.2 years
B.3 years
C.4 years
D.5 years
Explanation: A Texas notary commission runs for 4 years: the term expires four years after the date the notary qualifies (Government Code 406.002). The notary must also sign the commission under oath before performing any notarial duties.
5What is the total application fee for a standard Texas notary commission?
A.$10
B.$15
C.$21
D.$30
Explanation: The total application fee for a Texas notary commission is $21, which includes $10 for the commission itself, $10 for the bond filing fee, and $1 that the Secretary of State uses only to hire an investigator and to prepare and distribute notary materials. These fees are set by statute and payable to the Secretary of State.
6Under SB 693 (Act effective September 1, 2025; applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026), what new requirement was added for Texas notary applicants?
A.Applicants must pass a proctored closed-book exam
B.Applicants must complete mandatory notary education of up to 2 hours
C.Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent
D.Applicants must complete 40 hours of continuing education
Explanation: SB 693 took effect September 1, 2025, and its education change applies to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026. It requires a Secretary of State education course that may not exceed 2 hours. Texas previously had no pre-commission education requirement.
7What does 1 TAC 87.8 require of an applicant taking the Texas notary education course?
A.Score at least 60% on a proctored exam
B.Successfully answer a minimum of 70% of the questions presented
C.Score at least 80% on a 30-question test
D.Attend a classroom course and pass an oral review
Explanation: 1 TAC 87.8(c) requires an applicant to successfully answer a minimum of 70% of the questions presented during the Secretary of State's education course. The SOS application guide gives 30 minutes for the assessment, and the fee is $20 per attempt. The Secretary of State does not publish a question count.
8After the Texas Secretary of State receives an applicant's education course fee, how many days does the applicant have to take the course?
A.30 days
B.60 days
C.90 days
D.120 days
Explanation: Under 1 TAC 87.8(d), an applicant must take the notary education course on or before the 90th day after the Secretary of State receives the course fee. Failing to do so forfeits the fee, and a late completion does not fulfill the education requirement.
9Carlos is a non-citizen residing in Dallas who wants to become a Texas notary. What additional step must he take that a U.S. citizen would not?
A.Obtain special authorization from Immigration and Customs Enforcement
B.None; the same eligibility requirements apply to him as to a U.S. citizen
C.Post a double surety bond ($20,000 instead of $10,000)
D.Complete 8 hours of additional notary education
Explanation: Texas has no extra step for non-citizens. Government Code 406.004 requires a notary to be at least 18, a Texas resident, and free of a felony or moral turpitude conviction, and the Secretary of State's education requirement applies to all applicants. Bernal v. Fainter (1984) bars states from denying a commission based on citizenship.
10What fee does the Texas Secretary of State charge per attempt for the notary education course?
A.$10
B.$15
C.$20
D.$25
Explanation: The Texas Secretary of State charges a nonrefundable $20 each time an applicant takes the notary education course (1 TAC 87.5). An applicant may not complete the course more than 3 times in a 3-month period (1 TAC 87.8(e)).

About the TX Notary Exam

Prepare for the Texas Notary Public education assessment with free practice questions covering Texas Government Code Chapter 406, SB 693 updates, seal requirements, journal rules, RON procedures, and fee schedules.

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Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

30 minutes (assessment)

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$20 per attempt

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Commission & Application

Eligibility (age 18, Texas residency, no citizenship requirement per Bernal v. Fainter), $21 application fee, 4-year term, oath of office, SOS education course

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Bond, Seal & Journal

$10,000 surety bond, seal with five-pointed star and notary ID number, circular or rectangular shapes, seal press or stamp with an indelible ink pad, 10-year journal retention (SB 693), required journal entries, public records

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Notarial Acts & Procedures

Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths/affirmations, copy certifications, depositions, protests, certificate language, signer identification (personal knowledge, credible witness, government-issued photo ID)

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Fees, Ethics & Prohibited Acts

$10 first-signature acknowledgment cap, $1 additional signature, fee posting requirement, 'notario' prohibition (Sec. 406.017), UPL restrictions, financial interest disqualification, family member best practices

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Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Authorized since July 2018, separate SOS online notary application, $25 online notarization fee, PKI/X.509 digital certificates, KBA, tamper-evident technology, online record retention (at least 5 years by statute; the SOS online course says 10), a system that meets SOS standards

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  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: 30 minutes (assessment)
  • Exam / certification fees: $20 per attempt Official sources

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TX Notary: Suggested Study Strategy

1Focus on SB 693 changes — mandatory education, 10-year record retention, and the criminal offense for knowingly notarizing without personal appearance, a state jail felony for real property transfers
2Memorize the three identification methods: personal knowledge, one credible witness (under oath), and government-issued photo ID with signature
3Know the fee schedule: $10 for the first acknowledgment signature or an oath, $1 per additional signature on the same certificate, $25 RON surcharge, $1/page for record copies
4Understand the 'notario' prohibition under Section 406.017 — Class A misdemeanor (first offense) escalating to third-degree felony
5Remember the five-pointed star requirement on the seal, along with your name, 'Notary Public, State of Texas', the expiration date, and your notary ID number
6Study RON requirements: PKI/X.509 digital certificates, KBA, a system that meets SOS standards, online records kept at least 5 years by statute and 10 under the SOS online course

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Texas require a notary exam?

Yes. For applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026, all new and renewing Texas notaries must complete the Secretary of State's education course (no more than 2 hours, $20 per attempt) and answer at least 70% of the assessment questions within 30 minutes.

Can non-citizens become notaries in Texas?

Yes. Texas does not require U.S. citizenship for notary applicants, per the 1984 Supreme Court ruling in Bernal v. Fainter. Applicants must be Texas residents.

What are the Texas notary seal requirements?

Texas seals must be circular (≤2" diameter) or rectangular (≤1" × 2.5"), include a five-pointed star, the notary's name, 'Notary Public, State of Texas,' the commission expiration date, and the notary ID number. The seal needs a serrated or milled edge border. It may be affixed by a seal press or a stamp with an indelible ink pad, and it must legibly reproduce under photographic methods.

What are the penalties for notarizing without personal appearance in Texas?

Knowingly notarizing for a signer who did not personally appear is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail and $4,000 fine). If the document involves the transfer of real property or any interest in it, it is a state jail felony (180 days to 2 years in state jail and up to $10,000 fine).

How long must Texas notaries keep their journal records?

Per SB 693 (effective September 1, 2025), Texas notaries must retain notary records until the 10th anniversary of the date of notarization. For online notarizations, Government Code 406.108(c) says at least 5 years, with a backup, and the SOS online course tells notaries to keep them 10 years.