Getting commissioned is the first step. Knowing what you're doing is what actually protects you.

The truth? Most Texas notaries walk away from their training courses still unsure how to handle a real notarization. Between the gaps in education and the overwhelming legal language, many notaries end up relying on Google, social media, or guesswork — and that’s exactly how mistakes happen.

This course was built to close that gap.

Whether you’re brand new, renewing, or years into your notary journey, this workshop delivers the real-world fundamentals that every Texas notary needs to confidently and legally do their job.

What You'll Learn in This Training:

This self-paced workshop walks through the essential Texas procedures and principles that go beyond what’s required for commissioning. It's about building clarity and compliance — not just passing a test.

Topics include:

• How to properly identify signers in Texas

• Acknowledgments and Jurats: understanding the difference and using the correct certificates

• What goes in your notary journal and why it matters (even if not required)

• Understanding and managing signatures by mark

• Handling credible witnesses and special signer circumstances

• Tools every mobile notary should have in their bag

• Setting travel fees and understanding what you can and cannot charge for in Texas

• Common Texas notary mistakes — and how to avoid them

• Practical marketing tips to support your general notary work

You’ll also receive access to Texas-compliant downloadable forms, tools, and reference materials designed to make your notarial work smoother, more efficient, and legally sound.

Meet Your Trainer:

Michele Smith
Texas State Advisor | Notary Academy

Michele brings years of experience as a commissioned notary and mentor in Texas. Her approach is practical, no-fluff, and focused on making sure notaries understand the why behind each step — not just memorizing what they were told.

With a reputation for calm guidance and sharp professionalism, Michele is your go-to for straight answers, clear instruction, and confidence-building education.

Who Should Take This Course:

• Texas notaries who are newly commissioned and unsure where to start

• Returning or renewing notaries who want to update their process

• Notaries looking to strengthen their knowledge of Texas-specific law

• Anyone who’s been "winging it" and wants to tighten up their skills

Why This Matters:

Texas gives notaries a wide range of responsibility — and while that freedom is empowering, it can also be risky if you're unclear on procedure. Many notaries never received practical training on how to apply what they were taught, which opens the door to costly errors.

This course helps you do it right — with clarity, compliance, and confidence.

Course Format:

• On-demand video lessons

• Self-paced access from any device

• Downloadable documents, templates, and worksheets included

• BONUS support resources for general notary work

• Unlimited access to this version while available and future updates

Ready to Build Confidence and Protect Your Commission?

Get the foundational training most Texas notaries never received — before your first mistake costs you your credibility.