A Notary Public is required to provide notarial service to the general public.

• A. Not necessarily
• B. Sometimes
• C. Not required
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Notaries public are public officers whose duty is to perform notarial acts for the public. In Texas, the law envisions them serving the general public by notarizing documents when the requester meets the legal requirements (the signer appears in person, presents acceptable identification, the instrument is proper, and any necessary oaths are administered). Because providing notarial service to the public is the core function of the office, the statement that a Notary Public is required to provide notarial service to the general public is true. They may decline a request if the requirements aren’t met or if the act would be improper or outside their authority, but the default expectation is to serve the public upon proper request.