Legal Resources & Consumer Rights

At Sign With LS, we believe that every signer should understand their rights and the laws that protect them. This page provides verified legal and consumer protection resources related to notarial services in the State of Texas.

1. Official Texas Notary Resources

• Texas Secretary of State – Notary Public Information
  Official guidance from the Texas Secretary of State, including notary rules, applications, renewals, and state laws.
• Texas Government Code Chapter 406 Notaries Public
  The legal authority defining how notaries operate in the State of Texas.
• Texas Notary Public FAQs
  Frequently asked questions about notarization, acknowledgments, and record keeping.

2. Consumer Protection in Texas

• Office of the Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
  Learn your rights as a consumer, report scams or fraudulent notary activities, and access complaint forms.
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  Information about protecting yourself from identity theft and document fraud.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
  Learn about loan signing, mortgage closing procedures, and consumer rights during real estate transactions.

3. Understanding Your Rights as a Notary Client

• You have the right to understand every document before signing it.
• You are not required to sign anything you do not fully understand.
• A notary public may verify your identity and witness your signature — but cannot offer legal interpretation, advice, or alter documents.
• All notarizations must comply with state law and be recorded properly in the notary’s journal.

4. Helpful Industry Links

• National Notary Association (NNA) Industry resources, best practices, and continuing education.
• Texas Judicial Branch – Access to court resources and legal processes related to notarized documents.
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Guidance for tax forms and notarization requirements for federal documents.

5. Contact Us for More Information

Sign With LS
Brownsville, TX
Email: Liz@signwithls.com
Phone: (955) 555-0123