Yes. In fact, there are statutes that specifically permit such notarizations. For example, §121.002 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code authorizes an employee of a corporation to take an acknowledgment of a written instrument in which the corporation has an interest. In addition, §199.002 of the Texas Finance […]
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There is no specific prohibition against notarizing a spouse’s or relative’s signature or notarizing for a spouse’s business. However, notarizations should not be performed by a notary public who is a party to the instrument or financially or beneficially interested in the transaction. The facts in each situation will determine […]
May I notarize my spouse’s signature? May I notarize for ...
When the commission of a notary public expires, or the individual otherwise ceases to be a notary public, the notary seal should be destroyed to prevent possible misuse by another individual.
What do I do with my stamp/seal when my commission ...
Records of a notarization other than an online notarization, are required to keep, in a safe and secure manner, copies of the records of notarizations performed for the longer of: The term of the commission in which the notarization occurred; or Three years following the date of notarization. However, the […]
How long should I keep my record book?
An online notary public must replace an electronic seal or digital certificate that is expired or no longer valid. The notary public shall provide a copy of the new seal or certificate to the secretary of state within 10 days of the replacement.
I am an online notary public. What if my electronic ...
Yes. A notary public shall provide a seal of office that clearly shows, when embossed, stamped, or printed on a document, the words “Notary Public, State of Texas” around a star of five points, the notary public’s name, and the date the notary public’s commission expires. Notaries public commissioned for […]
Is a notary public seal required?
The employer is not the owner of a notary’s record book or seal, even if the employer paid for the materials. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. GA-0723. A Texas notary public is required by law to maintain a record book containing information on every notarization performed and is required to authenticate […]
I am changing jobs and my current employer will not ...
Yes. The entries in a notary’s record book are public information and a notary is required to provide a certified copy of the record book to any person who requests, and pays the fees for, the copies. Tex. Gov’t Code §406.014(b), (c). Although not required, the secretary of state suggests that […]
Can I get a copy of a notary’s record book?
Yes. A Texas notary public is required to maintain a record book. This record book must be maintained whether or not any fees are charged for your notary public service. The following information must be included in the record book: the date of each instrument notarized; the date of the […]
Do I need to keep a record book? What information ...
Yes. A notary public may change the name on his or her commission by sending the secretary of state a name change application (Form 2305), his or her certificate of commission, a rider or endorsement from the insurance agency or surety showing the name change, and a $20 filing fee.