Your One-Stop Shop to Become a Notary in Texas
The American Association of Notaries offers a simple step-by-step guide to become a notary in Texas. With our help, becoming a Texas notary is easy and hassle-free.
To become a notary in Texas, you must:
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1- Be at least 18 years of age.
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2- Be a Texas resident.
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3- Have no convictions for a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, such as theft or certain misdemeanors.
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6- Complete the Texas notary education course through the Texas Secretary of State’s SOS Notary Portal. Click here to learn more.
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4- Obtain a four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond, which is required by law and serves as a guarantee that the notary will perform all notarial duties according to Texas statutes. The bond protects the public if the notary fails to properly perform those duties.
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5- Start your Texas notary application by selecting one of the options listed below and pay the $21 state filing fee.
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7- Take the official oath of office before another notary after you receive your Texas notary commission certificate.
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8- Order a Texas notary stamp and notary record book. Texas law requires notaries to authenticate their official acts with a notary seal and keep a record book of their notarial acts.
Steps to Become a Notary in Texas
To become a notary in Texas, you must first meet the state’s eligibility requirements: be 18 years of age or older, be a Texas resident, and have no final conviction for a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. You must also complete the notary education requirement through the Texas Secretary of State’s SOS Notary Portal, submit a notary application along with a four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond, and pay the $21 notary application filing fee.
The American Association of Notaries is approved by the Texas Secretary of State to electronically submit notary applications and notary bonds on behalf of Texas notary applicants. Choose an option below to get started.
Option 1 – Fast Approval (Recommended)
Complete your notary application on our website and order your $10,000 notary bond and supplies. After you complete the required notary education, we will electronically submit your notary application and bond to the Texas Secretary of State and pay the $21 filing fee on your behalf. Applications submitted to the Texas Secretary of State by AAN typically do not require manual review of your notary bond, which can speed up approval. Total cost of the bond and filing fee: $71.
Option 2 – Approval Time Varies (Notary Bond Only)
Order a four-year, $10,000 notary bond. Immediately after checkout, download your notary bond and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete your education and submit your notary bond and application directly on the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Using Option 2 requires manual review of your notary bond by the Texas Secretary of State, so approval time depends on the state’s backlog and may take longer. Bond cost: $50.
Everything You Need to Become a Notary in Texas
Includes a One-year Membership to AAN
Limited time offer - save up to 40% on notary supplies
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Four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond** | |
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Trodat self-inking rectangular notary stamp (item # TX201)** | |
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Texas notary record book (item # TX702)** | |
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Texas notary public manual (emailed to you in PDF format) | |
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Notary fee schedule | |
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One-year membership to AAN (a $19 value included with your supply order at no additional cost) | |
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Four years of expert support | |
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E-notary journal (acceptable by Texas notary law to record your notarial acts electronically) | |
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Your Cost:
Only $85.90*
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* The Texas notary package I may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $10,000 notary bond for $35.90 plus $9.95 for shipping. Enter item # P101 on the order form. The Texas notary package II may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $10,000 notary bond for $43.90 plus $9.95 for shipping. Enter item # P102 on the order form. The Texas four-year, $10,000 notary bond may also be purchased separately for $50.00. Discounts and savings apply only to supplies.
** Required by Texas notary law.
New! Paperless Online Application to Become a Notary in Texas
Our online notary application wizard will guide you step-by-step to complete your notary application accurately and error-free. We will then electronically submit your application to the Texas Secretary of State, eliminating the need to print, scan, mail, fax, or email your Texas notary application. This makes the process fast and easy for you to become a Texas notary public.
Why Complete Your Texas Notary Application Online?
Your Texas notary application will be approved faster, which means you'll get your notary commission sooner!
The Texas Secretary of State will use your information exactly as you type it.
You can save your notary application at any point and come back later to finish it.
Your personal information is encrypted for your security and privacy. Please view our privacy policy.
You will be able to track the status of your notary application online, and you will receive notifications regarding the status of your application.
Don't want to apply online?
Applying online to become a notary in Texas is fast, easy, and secure, but if you'd prefer to apply offline, follow these three simple steps to start the Texas notary application process.
Click here to print the Texas notary order forms.
Choose one of the notary packages listed on the order form, or order the notary bond if you prefer to apply directly on the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Customize your stamp by selecting your preferred ink color and case color. All our products are manufactured in-house, comply with Texas notary laws, and come with a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Mail us your completed order form and payment, or upload them securely from your account via the "Upload Application" page. Based on your selection, we will either email you the bond or file your application with the state on your behalf. If you ordered notary supplies, they will be shipped to you once we receive confirmation that your notary commission has been issued.
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.