For notaries commissioned or recommissioned on and after January 1, 2016, the seal must also contain the notary public's Secretary of State ID number. All sections of this form must be properly completed in order for this document to be accepted.Simpler, smarter, safer. This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. The Office of the Texas Secretary of State (the Office) is the only state agency authorized to issue certificates to authenticate Texas public records. Transportation Code Section 501.001.