Government Code §406.008

In force on Jan 01, 2016 · this text took effect Jan 01, 2016 · same as today's text

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 public. The commission is effective as of the date of qualification. (b) When the commission is issued, the secretary of state shall supply the notary public with: (1) materials outlining the powers and duties of the office; (2) a list of prohibited acts; (3) sample forms for an acknowledgment, jurat, and verification and for the administering of an oath, protest, and deposition; and (4) the identifying number assigned to the notary public. (c) Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 4, 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1996. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1041 (H.B. 1683 ), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2016.

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Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0723 (Jan 16, 2009): Whether a private employer may limit the notarial acts performed by an employee who is a notary public

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