Texas Notary Public Online Training Academy

This online course is sponsored by My Texas Notary.BIZ (formerly My San Antonio Mobile Notary), a veteran-owned business. It is designed to educate current Texas Notaries Public and those interested in the laws, rules, and regulations governing the Texas Notary Public.

Who should take this workshop?

Current Texas Notaries Public (as a refresher), and those interested in becoming a Texas Notary Public.

Why should you attend this workshop?

A Texas Notary Public is personally liable for negligence or fraud in the performance of the duties of the office. The Notary Public assumes personal liability for the full extent of damages caused by a breach of his or hers’ official duty. In addition to civil liability, Texas Notaries Public may be subject to criminal prosecution and the revocation or suspension of their notary public commission by the Texas Secretary of State's office.

There are currently no requirements for any type of “Formal Training” for Texas Notaries Public. However, as you will learn in this course, Texas Gov't. Code Ann. § 406.009 gives the Texas Secretary of State the authority to reject an application, or suspend or revoke the commission of any Notary Public for "good cause". "Good Cause" includes:

• • - the failure to comply with Section 406.017;
• • - a final conviction for a violation of law concerning the regulation of the conduct of notaries’ public in this or another state;
• • - the imposition on the notary public of an administrative, criminal, or civil penalty for a violation of a law or rule prescribing the duties of a notary public;

This means that even though formal training is not required, a Texas Notary Public is still expected to know and, more importantly, follow the laws and regulations governing his or her commission.

By the way, what is not mentioned above are the monetary fines that can also be imposed if any of the laws are violated. So, not only can a Texas Notary Public lose his or her commission, but the individual could be looking at some pretty hefty fines depending on the severity of the violation committed (and believe me, this does happen).

Unfortunately, the excuse “I didn’t know” does not apply. Before you start notarizing documents, you must learn the rules and regulations governing your Texas Notary Public Commission.

Texas Notary Public Professional Training Academy—Mission:
Teach the Texas Notary Public how to properly notarize documents and complete notarial certificates so that the Notary Public will feel confident in completing notarial duties for the general public. Also, provide training in “what to do” and “what not to do” as a Texas Notary Public.