Notary Public
Eligibility Requirements
To become a notary public in Texas, you must:- Be a Texas Resident;
- Be at least 18 years of age, and
- Maintain no convictions for a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude (theft, various misdemeanors)
Before You Apply
- Review our Notary FAQs
- Review our online notary requirements
After You Apply
- Review our educational materials and start your training
- Avoid receiving disciplinary action or a complaint
- Check out our services for notaries public
Application/Renewal Requirements
Traditional Notaries |
Online Notaries |
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1. Properly read, complete, and sign Form 2301 - Application for Appointment as Texas Notary Public (PDF) State Employees: Form 2301-NB (PDF) Escrow Officers in Adjacent States: Form 2301-E (PDF) 2. Provide a $10,000 bond, if required 3. Pay the $21 filing fee, if applicable. Payment Form (PDF) 4. Meet the eligibility requirements 5. Submit your application via mail to: Notary Public Unit P.O. Box 13375 Austin, Texas 78711 |
1. Become a Traditional Texas Notary Public 2. Obtain a Verifiable X.509 Compliant Digital Certificate that includes your digital signature from a third party vendor 3. Obtain an electronic notary seal from a third party vendor 4. Properly complete the Online Notary Application. (You will be required to sign a Statement of Officer form with a compliant digital signature and upload a copy of your compliant electronic notary seal) 5. Pay a $50.00 application + 2.7% ($1.35) online application fee 6. Validate your email address for correspondence |
Education for Notaries Public
Services for Notaries Public
- Request a Duplicate Commission
- Update your mailing/e-mail address online!
- Subscriber Downloads
- Online Notary Public Commissioning System
- Update your Electronic Seal and/or Digital Certificate
¿Notario Público? Not in Texas! (En Español)
- A notary public is not a notario or notario público.
- A notary public is not authorized to practice law.
- A notary public may not give legal advice or prepare legal documents.
- A notary public may not charge a fee for preparation of immigration documents or represent someone in immigration matters.
- Please report any notaries public disobeying these rules to the Office of the Secretary of State.