(a) The name on the notary public seal must match the
name, as stated on the application, under which the notary public
is commissioned and performs all notarial acts.
(b) For all applicants commissioned or recommissioned
on or after January 1, 2016, the notary public seal must contain the
identifying number issued by the secretary of state.
(c) For notaries public who were commissioned or recommissioned
prior to January 1, 2016, the seal of such notaries is not required
to contain the identifying number issued by the secretary of state
until the notary is recommissioned in accordance with the procedures
specified in §406.011, Texas Government Code, and §87.15
of this title (relating to Renewal of Commission). The seal of notaries
who were commissioned or recommissioned prior to January 1, 2016,
may, however, contain the identifying number issued by the secretary
of state prior to the notary being recommissioned in accordance with
the procedures specified in §406.011, Texas Government Code,
and §87.15 of this title.
(d) The notary seal shall remain within the exclusive
control of the notary public at all times.
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