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Texas House Bill 255, which allows notaries to record identification card or passport expiration dates in their journals, went into effect on September 1, 2023 according to the Texas Notary website, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all legal requirements. From affidavits to contracts, we handle each document with precision and attention to detail, providing peace of mind for our clients.
Real estate fraud took center stage in 2024 when Elvis Presley’s famed Graceland became the subject of a foreclosure scam involving a fraudulently notarized deed of trust. The epidemic of real property seller impersonation fraud sweeping the country caught lawmakers’ attention and prompted a wave of legislative activity to address the issue. Two bills that became law included a Georgia measure requiring a Notary to record certain notarial acts affecting real estate in a journal and an Oklahoma bill that created new penalties for failure to properly identify a signer.
TX House Bill 255 - House Bill 255 prohibits a Notary from improperly using a seal, allows a Notary to record a government-issued ID card or U.S. passport expiration date in the Notary’s record book, and increases the fees a Notary may charge for most notarial acts.