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1) 1. A Texas notary public has jurisdiction to perform notarizations anywhere in the state.
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2) A notary may notarize a document without verifying the signer’s identity if the signer appears trustworthy.
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4) An online notary public in Texas must be physically located in Texas when performing a remote notarization.
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3) Texas law requires notaries to keep a record book (journal) of all notarial acts.
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5) According to the professional standards taught by Lions Den notary blue print, a notary may charge a $5 travel fee in addition to authorized notarial fees when notarizing in person.
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6) Which of the following is not an acceptable form of identification for a Texas notary to rely on?
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A. A valid U.S. driver’s license with photo and signature.
B. A U.S. passport with photo.
C. A foreign-issued credit card.
D. A state ID card with photo and signature.
7) What is the statutory maximum fee a Texas notary can charge for administering an oath (jurat)?
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A. $1
B. $ 6
C. $ 10
D. $ 25
8) Accord to Texas notary law, which combination accurately lists three mandatory entries for a notary journal for every notarization performed?
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A. The document's title, the fee charged, and the signer's personal opinion.
B. The date of the notarization, the type of document, and the method of identification used for the signer.
C. The notary's commission expiration date, the client's preferred communication method, and the document's page count.
D. The notary's signature, the time the notarization began, and the signer's car make and model.
9) According to Texas law, which of the following pairs represents two notarial acts that a commissioned Texas notary public is authorized to execute? Choose all that apply
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A. Explaining the content of legal documents and certifying copies of public records.
B. Taking depositions and certifying copies of documents that are NOT publicly recordable.
C. Issuing search warrants and verifying voter registration.
D. Taking acknowledgments and executing jurats.
10) After completing an online notarization, which statement about the notarial certificate is correct?
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A. It must be on paper and mailed to the principal.
B. It must note that the act was an “online notarization” and include the notary’s digital signature and seal.
C. It does not need a date or location.
D. It can be attached later, weeks after the notarization.
11) Under Texas law, which scenario allows a notary to refuse performing a notarization?
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A. The principal does not have any form of ID.
C. The principal is wearing a mask.
B. The document is not in English.
D. The notary is having a bad day.
12) A client needs to notarize a deed to sell their house. The client presents a valid Texas driver’s license and appears before you in person. Which of the following sequences best describes the proper steps a Texas notary public should take to notarize this document?
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A. Verify the signer's identity using the driver's license, explain the legal consequences of signing the deed, complete the acknowledgment certificate, and then affix your notary seal.
B. Confirm the signer's willingness and awareness of the document's contents, use the Texas driver's license to verify identity, complete the appropriate notarial certificate, affix your official seal, and record the act in your notary journal.
C. Ask the client to state aloud that they understand the deed, sign the document as a witness, and then provide them with your business card for future reference.
D. Collect payment for the notarization, certify that the information within the deed is true and accurate, and then affix your notary seal without needing to verify identity.
13) During a remote online notarization (RON) session, the audio connection unexpectedly drops out, preventing clear communication between the notary and the signer. What is the notary's required action according to Texas RON rules?
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A. Continue with the notarization as long as the video feed remains stable and the signer nods in agreement.
B. Immediately pause the notarial act and re-establish proper, clear audio-visual communication before proceeding.
C. Document the audio dropout in the notary journal and then complete the notarization, noting the technical difficulty.
D. Ask the signer to switch to a phone call to complete the notarial act without re-establishing video.
14) A principal is physically unable to sign a document requiring notarization. They have a witness present who has no interest in the document and is willing to assist. What procedure should the notary public follow for this notarization, according to Texas law?
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A. The notary public may sign the principal's name for them if directed to do so by the principal and in the presence of an identified disinterested witness. The notary must then include the statement: "Signature affixed by notary in the presence of (name of witness), a disinterested witness, under Section 406.0165, Government Code" below the signature. Additionally, a complete entry for the notarization must be created in the notary's journal.
B. The notary must advise the principal to obtain a power of attorney, as direct physical signing is always required unless a power of attorney designates another signer.
C. The notary identifies the principal, confirms their direction, allows the disinterested witness to sign the principal's name in the principal's presence, has the witness sign their own name as a witness, completes the certificate with a notation indicating "signature by proxy" or "signature by designated person," and records all relevant details in the notary journal.
D. The notary should simply apply the principal's thumbprint to the document and attach a separate affidavit from the disinterested witness confirming the principal's consent
15) If a Lions Den notary advertises their services in Texas, they are required to include a specific statement clarifying that they are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.
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16) How long must Lions Den keep the electronic record of an online notarization(including audio/video) after the notarial act?
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A. 1 year.
B. 3 years.
C. 5 years.
D. No retention is required.
17) A person convicted of a felony (without a pardon) can never become a notary in Texas.
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18) Which code or rule should a notary consult to find the official fee schedule for Texas notaries?
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A. Texas Government Code §406.024.
B. Lions Den employee handbook.
C. United States Notary Public Act.
D. Texas Penal Code.
19) If a Lions Den notary public permanently moves their residence out of Texas, their Texas notary commission is automatically voided.
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20) A Texas notary public notarizes a document. Sometime later, it is discovered that the document they notarized contained information that was factually false. Assuming the notary adhered to all procedures for verifying the signer's identity and properly executing the notarial act at the time, what potential consequences does the notary face under Texas law specifically for the falsity of the document's content?
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A. The notary's commission will be immediately suspended for failing to verify the document's accuracy.
B. The notary is legally responsible for the truthfulness of the document's content and faces significant civil and criminal penalties.
C. The notary has no legal responsibility for the truthfulness or accuracy of the document's content and therefore faces no direct legal consequences for its falsity under these circumstances.
D. The notary is required to issue a refund of the notarization fee and apologize to all parties involved.
21) A 'Lions Den Certified' professional, who is also a licensed Texas attorney, must still refuse to give legal advice during the notarial act
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22) When performing a Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Texas, what additional fee, if any, can a Lions Den notary charge for the online notarization service, in addition to the standard notarial act fee?
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A. No additional fee can be charged; the standard notarial act fee covers all costs.
B. An additional fee not exceeding $10 per notarization.
C. An additional fee not exceeding $25 per online notarization.
D. Any fee the notary deems reasonable, as RON fees are unregulated in Texas.
23) What action must a Texas notary take when their commission expires?
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A. Continue notarizing until they remember to renew.
B. Immediately apply for renewal before notarizing again.
C. Ask the principal to sign without notarizing.
D. Have a colleague notarize under their name.
24) Journal entries made by a Texas notary can be disclosed to anyone who requests them (for a fee).
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25) Which of the following scenarios presents the most significant legal and operational challenge for a Texas notary commissioned under Texas Government Code §406 and operating a "Lions Den" mobile and online notary business, particularly when expanding into Loan Signing Agent (NSA) and Remote Online Notary (RON) services, and how would Oliver Johnson's "unwavering commitment to Texas Government Code (§406), Civil Practice and Remedies Code (§121), and Texas Administrative Code (Title 1 Chapter 87) guidelines" inform the appropriate response to mitigate the intertwined risks?
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A client requests an urgent mobile loan signing at 11 PM in a dimly lit, unfamiliar location, and upon arrival, the notary discovers the loan documents require notarization of a document that appears to be fraudulent, raising concerns under Civil Practice and Remedies Code §121.003 (regarding refusal to perform a notarial act for unlawful purposes), while simultaneously facing the challenge of properly identifying the signer in poor lighting conditions as per Texas Administrative Code Title 1 Chapter 87.40, and the notary's E&O insurance policy (obtained from Hiscox with a $50,000 limit) does not explicitly cover non-notarial NSA duties, nor does it have a specific rider for after-hours mobile services.
An independent "Lions Den" RON notary using the OneNotary platform (with a $57/month subscription) is asked by a real estate agent to perform an online notarization for a deed where the signer is physically located in California, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of interstate RON legality and the Texas Secretary of State's guidelines on out-of-state signers, while ensuring the RON platform's identity proofing and credential analysis (as per TAC 87.100 et seq.) are sufficient to prevent potential challenges to the document's validity, and the notary must decide whether to charge the standard Texas RON fee or adjust it based on the signer's location.
During a complex loan signing, a "Lions Den" NSA is asked by the signer to explain the legal implications of the "Note" and "Deed of Trust," a request that, if fulfilled, would violate the NSA's limitations as outlined in specialized loan signing training (e.g., NNA certification) and potentially constitute the unauthorized practice of law, even though the notary's comprehensive E&O insurance (from Colonial Surety Company with $150,000 coverage) includes "Professional Liability for Notary Signing Agents." The notary also realizes their notary journal (a physical bound book) is almost full and they forgot their mobile printer/scanner, potentially delaying the signing and scan-backs crucial for the lender.
A "Lions Den" notary, new to their commission, receives an electronic commission certificate but mistakenly believes they can immediately begin notarizing documents without taking the official oath of office in the presence of another authorized individual, as required by Texas Government Code §406.010, and concurrently attempts to order an official notary seal from Notaries.com that is circular but slightly exceeds the 2-inch diameter limit specified in Texas Government Code §406.013, while also neglecting to purchase a surety bond from a solvent surety company, mistakenly believing their newly acquired E&O insurance (from Insureon) fulfills the legal bonding requirement.
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