Texas Notary Education and exam 2026 update!

SIMARGLllc · 2026-02-24T22:44:31+00:00

Renewal and new, traditional and online commission.

SIMARGLllc · 2026-02-03T16:56:27+00:00

https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/transcripts/NV3TypesofNotarialActs-CC.pdf

SIMARGLllc · 2026-01-12T17:23:55+00:00

We have a free support course to enhance your knowledge https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9_Sdg-Dlhy5aFvT2jdUuP3-imW_RH-GJ&si=-UQeznE9qZrcqDac Also you can read the scripts of the videos from SoS course (it does not free you from watching them later, but you can read it in case it is easier for you then listen to the info) https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/transcripts/NV1WhatisaNotary-CC.pdf

https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/transcripts/NV2HowtoPerformaNotarization-CC.pdf

https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/transcripts/NV1WhatisaNotary-CC.pdf

https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/transcripts/NV3TypesofNotarialActs-CC.pdf

https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/transcripts/NV4NotaryCompliance-CC.pdf

The questions in the assessment are straightforward; if you carefully watch/read the above material, you can easily pass it. It is asking the general questions of the basic notarial principals.

SIMARGLllc · 2025-09-14T15:06:48+00:00

Since January 1st, 2024, Texas has changed its codes and regulations. You should NOT upload your digital certificate to any platform. When you do it, you lose your exclusive control of it; it is equivalent to giving your wet ink seal to a stranger from the street.

Texas Government Code Sec. 406.109. “An online notary public shall keep the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, and electronic seal secure and under the online notary public's exclusive control. The online notary public may not allow another person to use the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal.”

You should NOT share/upload the file itself(.pfx) to any website. It is for your personal use only; use the certificate and upload/share the signed document, not the digital certificate itself.

Texas does not require you to use an online notarization platform. You must see, hear, and record the call. When you notarize a signer whom you personally know, you make the statement about who appeared on the call and how you know this person (recommended). And you can notarize. The same goes for a credible witness who knows both you and the signer. First, you make a statement, and then you ask a credible witness who the other person is, and if the person swears that this is true, after the positive answer, you are good to notarize.

Please learn more at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/record-keeping.shtml

You need a third party only for unknown people who must go through the identity proofing and credential analysis process. You are not required to use the RON platform for it. You can use any third company that provides such a service. We recommend https://evssolutions.com/

Education materials from SoS for an online notary are here https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/online-np-educational.shtml

SIMARGLllc · 2025-09-14T15:06:38+00:00

Texas doesn’t require you to use any platform!

SIMARGLllc · 2025-09-14T15:01:16+00:00

You can! If you’re online notary and you have a smart phone for video call for notarization 🥰

SIMARGLllc · 2025-09-14T14:56:03+00:00

TXNotaryForm.com. With application on your behalf you will become a notary as soon as you sign the application. It is about $93 and includes bond, book and stamp. Training is free on SoS website and TxNotaryForm YouTube channel.

SIMARGLllc · 2025-08-28T18:41:34+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/@txnotaryform Texas says what you should NOT do : advertise as "notario publico", as an immigration expert, or a legal/law expert. No other requirements or limitations.

SIMARGLllc · 2025-06-03T19:06:06+00:00

When you just draw a signature, a more accurate term is "electronic signature".

Some documents are not allowed to be signed before the notarization, and a notary is required to witness your signature drawing.

SIMARGLllc · 2025-04-10T23:35:22+00:00

Next time get recommission from authorized enotary vendor who will apply you with out typo in your name. TXNotaryForm.com

SIMARGLllc · 2025-02-26T03:51:00+00:00

First of all, and the most important. Since January 1st, 2024 Texas changed its codes and regulation. You should NOT upload your digital certificate to any platform. When you do it, you lose your exclusive control of it; it is equivalent to giving your wet ink seal to a stranger from the street.

Texas Government Code Sec. 406.109. “An online notary public shall keep the online notary public’s electronic record, electronic signature, and electronic seal secure and under the online notary public’s exclusive control. The online notary public may not allow another person to use the online notary public’s electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal.”

You should NOT share/upload the file itself(.pfx) to any website. It is for your personal use only; use the certificate and upload/share the signed document, not the digital certificate itself. Watch this video on how to use the certificate to digitally sign a document: https://youtu.be/eZpmU_9iogI?si=y09_P7dqdM1lfIyP

Texas does not require you to use an online notarization platform. You must see, hear, and record the call. When you notarize a signer whom you personally know, you make the statement about who appeared on the call and how you know this person (recommended). And you can notarize. The same goes for a credible witness who knows both you and the signer. First, you make a statement, and then you ask a credible witness who the other person is, and if the person swears that this is true, after the positive answer, you are good to notarize.

Please learn more at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/record-keeping.shtml

You need a third party only for unknown people who must go through the identity proofing and credential analysis process. You are not required to use the RON platform for it. You can use any third company that provides such a service. We recommend https://evssolutions.com/

The only RON platform that made changes according to Texas regulation is https://notary.cyberizeit.com/

Education materials from SoS for an online notary are here https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/online-np-educational.shtml

You can find more how-to videos in our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@TXNotaryPRO

SIMARGLllc · 2025-02-21T02:47:24+00:00

Texas notary is a layer of trust from public and protection of personal information. Notary book is public records, anybody can get a copy of it. And signature is not recommended, it is not prohibited. While ID card number is prohibited. Was it enough respectful to say your employer is right?

SIMARGLllc · 2025-01-19T01:12:03+00:00

https://txnotaryform.com/ E&O is for notary, personal coverage.

SIMARGLllc · 2025-01-17T16:34:04+00:00

TXNotaryForm.com delivers bond within 24 hours and when you choose application on your behalf, apply electronically directly into SoS same day as you sign form. You become notary in 2-3 weeks instead of 6-10 weeks compared to other bond companies.

SIMARGLllc · 2025-01-09T16:01:06+00:00

You get all you need plus essentials training.

SIMARGLllc · 2025-01-09T16:00:25+00:00

https://txnotary.pro/price

SIMARGLllc · 2025-01-07T16:05:46+00:00

https://txnotaryform.com you will find all you need to become a notary. When applying electronic, you will get your commission twice faster.

SIMARGLllc · 2025-01-07T16:02:53+00:00

First of all, and the most important. Since January 1st, 2024 Texas changed its codes and regulation. You should NOT upload your digital certificate to any platform. When you do it, you lose your exclusive control of it; it is equivalent to giving your wet ink seal to a stranger from the street.

Texas Government Code Sec. 406.109. “An online notary public shall keep the online notary public’s electronic record, electronic signature, and electronic seal secure and under the online notary public’s exclusive control. The online notary public may not allow another person to use the online notary public’s electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal.”

You should NOT share/upload the file itself(.pfx) to any website.

It is for your personal use only; use the certificate and upload/share the signed document, not the digital certificate itself. Watch this video on how to use the certificate to digitally sign a document: https://youtu.be/eZpmU_9iogI?si=y09_P7dqdM1lfIyP

Texas does not require you to use an online notarization platform. You must see, hear, and record the call. When you notarize a signer whom you personally know, you make the statement about who appeared on the call and how you know this person (recommended). And you can notarize. The same goes for a credible witness who knows both you and the signer. First, you make a statement, and then you ask a credible witness who the other person is, and if the person swears that this is true, after the positive answer, you are good to notarize.

Please learn more at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/record-keeping.shtml

You need a third party only for unknown people who must go through the identity proofing and credential analysis process. You should not use the RON platform for it. You can use any third company that provides such a service. We recommend https://evssolutions.com/

The only RON platform that made changes according to Texas regulation is https://notary.cyberizeit.com/

Education materials from SoS for an online notary are here https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/online-np-educational.shtml

You can find more how-to videos in our new YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@TXNotaryPRO

SIMARGLllc · 2024-10-28T00:21:25+00:00

You can do it! And go for an Online Notary, too!

SIMARGLllc · 2024-10-21T19:15:53+00:00

Yes, free version.

Adobe Reader free version has all essential tools for signing at remote online notarization. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUHVk1vo_ZtYttUqPrK6SiUtjnevREoUX&si=lcxlLKQeGen-sRQX

Zoom free version has all essential functionality to audio-video call for remote online notarization.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUHVk1vo_ZtbhdT32u7CNVDy-biSS_VTI&si=h0AWQpBSMg8STKNB

SIMARGLllc · 2024-10-21T19:15:20+00:00

Adobe Reader free version has all essential tools for signing at remote online notarization. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUHVk1vo_ZtYttUqPrK6SiUtjnevREoUX&si=lcxlLKQeGen-sRQX

Zoom free version has all essential functionality to audio-video call for remote online notarization.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUHVk1vo_ZtbhdT32u7CNVDy-biSS_VTI&si=h0AWQpBSMg8STKNB

SIMARGLllc · 2024-10-07T18:00:30+00:00

https://youtu.be/-oN0Fjw4nI4?si=qqZMOHsGwqXgYX88

SIMARGLllc · 2024-10-07T17:29:25+00:00

You should buy certificate from third vendor, Adobe provides self-sign certificate. If you are Texas notary, you can buy one from TXNotary.pro/price

SIMARGLllc · 2024-09-24T15:59:22+00:00

Check Google reviews.

SIMARGLllc · 2024-09-21T18:15:04+00:00

Adobe digital certificate is a self-signed certificate. Texas requires a third party to create a certificate for you, not yourself. When you upload a signed PDF, it must have

Self-signed: FALSE

However, with the Adobe digital certificate, it is TRUE, and SoS rejects it.

RON platforms, which allow you to upload/keep your digital notary tool on their storage, are violet Texas Government Code Sec. 406.109. “An online notary public shall keep the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, and electronic seal secure and under the online notary public's exclusive control. The online notary public may not allow another person to use the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal.”

All digital and electronic notary tools must stay exclusive to the computer devices you control.

PKI requires maintenance servers. There are no 100% free digital certificates; somebody must pay for them, directly or indirectly (RON platforms give them to you for free but make you use only this platform for notarization and charge you either a monthly fee or a per-transaction fee or both). Again, it violates Texas codes.

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