Acquiring your Notary Public Commission

All states differ in their requirements on acquiring a notary public commission license. Before setting your sight in pursuing this career, you must first determine if you meet the required qualifications for appointment. This ultimately decides (or limits) your future … Read More

Notary Law Extension for Real Estate Documents

On May 29, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott extended the temporary suspension of section 121.006(c)(1) of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code to allow for appearance before a notary public via videoconference to acknowledge real-estate instruments such as mortgages. The suspension of … Read More

Notary Legislation

Texas Legislature convenes January 9th, 2019   ======================================   Texas Legislature met in 2017. Notary Law changes were enacted as follows: SB 1098, Record Indexing change to mailing address versus residence address for journal that must be kept by all … Read More

Education Course Requirement SB 665

SB 665 Notary Education Course Requirement. Bill introduced in Senate to require notary applicants to complete an approved course for issuance of Notary commission. Similar bill was introduced in 2013 Texas Legislature and prior sessions. Secretary of State’s office would … Read More