Texas now requires a test to become a notary

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Texas has made changes to our Notary Laws:

Texas Senate Bill 693 (SB693) of the 89th Legislature relates to notaries public and became effective September 1, 2025: Education requirements for new and renewing notaries, creates a criminal offense for notaries who notarize without the signer’s personal appearance, and requires a longer retention period for notary records. The bill aims to combat property and title fraud.

You can find the Text for SB 693 here: 89(R) SB 693 - Senate Committee Report version - Bill Text**
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The Texas SoS has set up a portal for Notaries Notary Public

All for now, comments invited

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There’s a test in Washington but it’s sort of a chuckle it’s open book. If you can’t pass it - wrong job for you.

Wonder why it took Texas so long.