Texas Government Code Title 4, Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner Of Deeds
SUBCHAPTER A NOTARY PUBLIC
- Texas Section 406.001 - Appointments
(a) The secretary of state may appoint a notary public at any time. (b) The secretary of state shall assign each notary public an identifying...
- Texas Section 406.002 - Term
The term of a notary public expires four years after the date the notary public qualifies. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff....
- Texas Section 406.003 - Jurisdiction
A notary public has statewide jurisdiction. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
- Texas Section 406.004 - Eligibility
(a) Each person appointed and commissioned as a notary public shall be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the State of...
- Texas Section 406.005 - Appointment Procedure--statement
(a) Each person to be appointed a notary public shall submit an application to the secretary of state on a form prescribed by the secretary...
- Texas Section 406.006 - Qualification
An individual qualifies by: (1) properly completing the application form; (2) executing the statement; (3) providing the bond, if required; (4) paying the required filing...
- Texas Section 406.007 - Fees Paid To Secretary Of State
(a) The applicant must submit to the secretary of state: (1) a fee of $10 for approving and filing the bond of the notary public,...
- Texas Section 406.008 - Commission; Notary Materials
(a) Immediately after the qualification of a notary public, the secretary of state shall send notice of appointment along with a commission to the notary...
- Texas Section 406.009 - Rejection Of Appointment; Suspension Or Revocation Of Commission
(a) The secretary of state may, for good cause, reject an application or suspend or revoke the commission of a notary public. (b) An action...
- Texas Section 406.010 - Bond; Oath
(a) Each person to be appointed a notary public shall, before entering the official duties of office, execute a bond in the amount of $10,000...
- Texas Section 406.011 - Reappointment
(a) Not earlier than 90 days prior to the expiration date of the notary's term, a notary public may apply for reappointment on submission of...
- Texas Section 406.012 - Inspection Of Records
All records concerning the appointment and qualification of the notary public shall be kept in the office of the secretary of state. The records are...
- Texas Section 406.013 - Seal
(a) A notary public shall provide a seal of office that clearly shows, when embossed, stamped, or printed on a document, the words "Notary Public,...
- Texas Section 406.014 - Notary Records
(a) A notary public other than a court clerk notarizing instruments for the court shall keep in a book a record of: (1) the date...
- Texas Section 406.015 - Copies Certified By County Clerk
(a) A copy of a record, declaration, protest, or other official act of a notary public may be certified by the county clerk with whom...
- Texas Section 406.016 - Authority
(a) A notary public has the same authority as the county clerk to: (1) take acknowledgments or proofs of written instruments; (2) protest instruments permitted...
- Texas Section 406.0165 - Signing Document For Individual With Disability
(a) A notary may sign the name of an individual who is physically unable to sign or make a mark on a document presented for...
- Texas Section 406.017 - Representation As Attorney
(a) A person commits an offense if the person is a notary public and the person: (1) states or implies that the person is an...
- Texas Section 406.018 - Removal From Office
(a) A notary public guilty of wilful neglect of duty or malfeasance in office may be removed from office in the manner provided by law....
- Texas Section 406.019 - Change Of Address
A notary public shall notify the secretary of state of a change of the notary public's address not later than the 10th day after the...
- Texas Section 406.020 - Removal From State
A notary public who removes his residence from this state vacates the office. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
- Texas Section 406.021 - Removal From Precinct
An ex officio notary public who moves permanently from the notary public's precinct vacates the office. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff....
- Texas Section 406.022 - Effect Of Vacancy
If the office of a notary public becomes vacant due to resignation, removal, or death, the county clerk of the county in which the notary...
- Texas Section 406.023 - Administration And Enforcement
(a) The secretary of state shall adopt rules necessary for the administration and enforcement of this subchapter. The rules must be consistent with the provisions...
- Texas Section 406.024 - Fees Charged By Notary Public
(a) A notary public or its employer may charge the following fees: (1) for protesting a bill or note for nonacceptance or nonpayment, register and...
- Texas Section 406.025 - Signature On Commissions After Change In Office
If the governor or secretary of state ceases to hold or perform the duties of office, existing stocks of commissions bearing the person's printed name,...
SUBCHAPTER B COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS
- Texas Section 406.026 - Electronic Notarization
In a proceeding filed under Title 5, Family Code, if a signature is required to be notarized, acknowledged, verified, or made under oath, the requirement...
- Texas Section 406.051 - Appointment
(a) The governor may biennially appoint and commission one or more individuals in other states, territories, or foreign countries or in the District of Columbia...
- Texas Section 406.052 - Term
The term of office of a commissioner of deeds is two years. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
- Texas Section 406.053 - Oath
Before performing the duties of office, a commissioner of deeds shall take and subscribe an oath to well and faithfully perform the duties of office...
- Texas Section 406.054 - Seal
A commissioner of deeds shall provide a seal with a star of five points in the center and the words "Commissioner of the State of...
- Texas Section 406.055 - Authority
A commissioner of deeds has the same authority as a notary public to take acknowledgments and proofs of written instruments, to administer oaths, and to...
Last modified: September 28, 2016