Notary Education & Training

• Do I need to take an exam or a notary course?
• Why take notary classes if they are not required by law?

• Do I need to take an exam or a notary course?

  Notaries are not required to take a course or pass a test to become a Texas notary. However, for the notary's protection, training is highly recommended. For an inexpensive but comprehensive course, click here.
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• Why take notary classes if they are not required by law?

  Notaries protect themselves from liability by learning proper procedures and understanding the Texas notary laws that govern them. Notary training is available at a very low cost and the benefits are high. Avoid lawsuits, errors, and notarize with confidence after completing our Online or Home Study Notary Course. To take the Online Course, click here.
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Legal disclaimer: The American Association of Notaries makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this page. Information on this page is not intended as legal advice. We are not attorneys. We do not pretend to be attorneys. Though we will sometimes provide information regarding federal laws and statutes and the laws and statutes of each state, we have gathered this information from various sources. We do not warrant the information gathered from those sources. It is your responsibility to know the appropriate laws governing your state. Notaries are advised to seek the advice of an attorney in their states if they have legal questions about how to perform notarial acts.