Everything You Need to Become a Texas Notary, All in One Place
Welcome to the American Association of Notaries. Since 1994, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people
in Texas and across the country become notaries. With our guidance and expertise, you will become
a skilled Texas notary capable of providing accurate and efficient notarial services.
That is our mission.
The American Association of Notaries is the only source you need to become a Texas notary. We can assist you with:
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Our notary stamps conform to Texas notary law requirements and are manufactured in house using only the highest-quality materials.
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Notary Seals
All of our notary seal embossers are laser engraved and require minimal effort to produce sharp raised notary seal impressions.
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Notary Supplies
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Our notary journals are easy to use and conform to Texas notary laws. Every notary supplies order includes a free e-notary guide.
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How to Become a Notary in Texas in 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, all Texas notary applicants are required to complete a short online notary education course offered by the Texas Secretary of State and score 70% or higher on the open-book questionnaire at the end of the course. A $20 fee, payable to the Texas Secretary of State, applies to each attempt.
New Texas Notary Laws Effective September 1, 2025
Big changes are coming for Texas notaries on September 1, 2025, with the implementation of Senate Bill 693. This law imposes stricter penalties for performing a notarization without the signer’s personal appearance before the notary at the time of notarization and introduces a longer record retention requirement.
How to Become a Notary in Texas:
Compared to other states, Texas has few eligibility requirements to become a notary. The notary application process to become a notary is simple and affordable.
To become a notary in Texas, you must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- A legal resident of the State of Texas
- Have no felony convictions or a crime involving moral turpitude.
- Watch a series of notary education videos and pass a short, 20-question, open-book assessment with a minimum score of 70%. You must pay a course fee of $20 to the Texas Secretary of State for each assessment attempt.
To become a notary in Texas, follow the steps outlined below:
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Start a Texas notary application on our website.
Our Texas notary application wizard will guide you step-by-step to accurately complete your application. Click here to start the notary application.
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Purchase a four-year $10,000 notary bond (required by Texas notary law).
This bond protects the public from errors made by the notary. You can purchase the bond while completing the online application process. The cost of the bond is only $50.00 for a four-year term.
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Purchase a notary stamp and a notary journal (required by Texas notary law).
All our Texas notary stamps and seals are made in house and come with a life-time warranty. No questions asked! We will ship your notary supplies once we receive confirmation from the state that you are approved as a Texas notary.
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Take the oath of office before a notary (required by Texas notary law).
Once your notary application is approved, the Texas Secretary of State will email you your notary commission certificate, which includes the oath of office section. Have the oath of office section notarized by another notary and keep it in your records. It typically takes around five business days to receive your notary commission certificate from the Texas Secretary of State, provided you complete all the steps required to be commissioned as a notary in Texas.
Notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, or Surety Bonding Company of America, which are subsidiaries of CNA Surety.