HB 1193 -- Notaries Public Sponsor: Self This bill revises various provisions regarding notaries public. In its main provisions, the bill: (1) Removes the requirement that applicants provide their Social Security number on the application; (2) Requires applicants to list misdemeanor violations on the application; (3) Requires applicants to complete a computer-based or other notary training prior to submitting an application; (4) Details the information that notaries must record in their required journals; (5) Provides that effective August 28, 2004, the Secretary of State will issue a commission number for all new and renewal notary appointments. The commission number must be included on every notary certificate; (6) Requires that a request for an amended commission must be made within 30 days of the change necessitating the amendment; (7) Allows notaries to charge a travel fee separate from the notarial fee; (8) Requires notaries to notify the Secretary of State immediately if their notary seal is stolen; and (9) Clarifies the powers of the Secretary of State to administer the notary public laws.