NOTARY PUBLIC (TEXAS)
Notary Public in Texas: Official validation of legal documents.
A notary public can witness signatures on legal documents, administer oaths, and certify copies of documents. They can also take acknowledgments and depositions.
What can a notary public do?
- Witness signatures: A notary public can witness the signing of important documents, such as deeds, contracts, and loan documents.
- Administer oaths: A notary public can administer oaths and affirmations.
- Take depositions: A notary public can take depositions.
- Certify copies: A notary public can certify copies of documents that are not recordable in public records.
- Protest instruments: A notary public can protest instruments, such as negotiable instruments, bills, and notes.
¿Notario Público? Not in Texas! (En Español)
- A notary public is not a notario or notario público.
- A notary public is not authorized to practice law.
- A notary public may not give legal advice or prepare legal documents.
- A notary public may not charge a fee for preparation of immigration documents or represent someone in immigration matters.