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 (theft or various misdemeanors).
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4- Obtain a four-year, $10,000 notary bond, which is required by law to protect the public from a notary’s error or official misconduct.
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5- Start a notary application by selecting one of the options listed in the next section and pay a $21 filing fee.
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6- Complete a notary education course. Effective January 1, 2026, all Texas notary applicants are required to complete a notary education course offered by the Texas Secretary of State. Click here to learn more.
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7- Take the official oath of office before another notary once you receive your notary commission certificate.
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8- Order a notary stamp and record book. Texas law requires notaries to authenticate their notarial acts by applying their official notary stamp to notarized documents and recording their notarial acts in a paper or electronic notary record book.
Steps to Become a Notary in Texas
To become a notary in Texas, choose one of the two options below to get started with your notary application and order your notary bond and supplies. The American Association of Notaries is authorized by the Texas Secretary of State to electronically submit notary applications and bonds to the State on behalf of notary applicants.
Option 1 – Fast Approval (Recommended)
Complete your notary application on our website and order your $10,000 notary bond and supplies. After you complete your 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. Total cost of the bond and filing fee: $71.
Option 2 – Convenient (Do It Yourself)
Order a four-year, $10,000 notary bond and supplies. Immediately after checkout, download your notary bond and step-by-step instructions on how to complete your notary education and submit your notary bond and application directly on the Texas Secretary of State's website. Processing time depends on the state’s backlog, and approval may take longer when you submit the application yourself. Cost of the bond: $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.