(a) Each person to be appointed a notary public shall submit an application to the secretary of state on a form prescribed by the secretary of state. The application must satisfy the secretary of state that the applicant is qualified. The application must state:
(1) the applicant’s name to be used in acting as a notary public;
(2) the applicant’s post office address;
(3) the applicant’s county of residence;
(4) the applicant’s date of birth;
(5) the applicant’s driver’s license number or the number of other official state-issued identification; and
(6) the applicant’s social security number.
(b) The applicant shall also execute the statement of officers as required by § 1, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.