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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Online notarization (TX): practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 6 questions on this topic. Here are 4 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · Texas

Where must the principal be located for a Texas online notary to perform an online notarization?

  1. In Texas
  2. In the United States
  3. In the notary's county
  4. Anywhere; location does not matter
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D. Anywhere; location does not matter — Gov't Code 406.110(a).

Question 2 · Texas

Without authorization, knowingly destroying the software that lets a Texas online notary affix an electronic seal is a:

  1. Class A misdemeanor
  2. State jail felony
  3. Class C misdemeanor
  4. Felony of the third degree
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A. Class A misdemeanor — Gov't Code 406.113(b).

Question 3 · Texas

What may a Texas online notary charge for an online notarization, in addition to other authorized fees?

  1. Up to $10
  2. Up to $15
  3. Up to $25
  4. Up to $50
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C. Up to $25 — Gov't Code 406.111.

Question 4 · Texas

How long must a Texas online notary maintain the electronic record of online notarizations?

  1. Ten years
  2. At least five years
  3. Three years
  4. Until the commission ends
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B. At least five years — Gov't Code 406.108(c).

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