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How to Become a Notary Public in Texas

As a notary public in the State of Texas, you have unlimited financial liability on every document you notarize. Our Texas Online Notary Course is the fastest, easiest and most affordable way for you to learn what to do and how to protect yourself as a notary. Whether you are a new or current notary public, for your sake, take the time to learn the laws. Protect yourself from any claim that could be made against you.


How to Become a Notary Public in Texas
Step by Step Instructions

How to Become a Notary Public in Texas

Notary.net offers an online Texas Online Notary Course for anyone seeking to learn how to notarize, what a notary is, and how to start your notary business. The Texas Secretary of State also offers free notary public education.

Source: sos.state.tx.us 

See also: sos.state.tx.us/notary-public

  1. Purchase a $10,000 Texas bond & application (available for $50 on Notary.net). This is also referred to as Form 2301.
  2. Complete the application.
  3. Submit your application, proof of your bond, and the $21 filing fee to the Secretary of State.
  4. Receive your notary public commission certificate. Usually you will receive your commission certificate in ~14-30 days.
  5. To take the oath of office, bring your commission certificate to a Texas notary who will administer the oath of office and notarize the form. Make sure you keep your commission certificate.
  6. Purchase your notary stamp, journal, and E&O insurance. E&O insurance is optional, but HIGHLY recommended. Both keeping a journal and purchasing E&O insurance will help you protect yourself from any potential lawsuits. E&O insurance greatly reduces your financial liability.

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Commission Term: 4 years
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Residency: Resident
Stamp/Seal: Required
Journal: Required
Bond: $10,000
Application Fee: $21
Eligibility: No major convictions
Other: Be able to read and write English

Address:
NOTARY PUBLIC UNIT
PO BOX 13375
AUSTIN, TX 78711-3375
Phone: (512) 463-5705

Who is eligible to become a Texas notary public?

Source: sos.state.tx.us.

To be commissioned as a notary public in Texas, you must be a Texas resident at least 18 years of age who has not received a final conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony.