1. Purchase a $10,000 surety bond.
2. Complete the Texas Notary Application form. 
3. Submit your $10,000 surety bond and Notary application along with a $21 filing fee to the Texas Secretary of State.
4. You will receive a Commission certificate if approved. 
5. Have an oath of office signed and notarized by another Texas Notary who will file your Oath of Office and Commission certificate.
6. Purchase a Notary Journal, Notary Seal, and Fee Schedule.
7. (Optional but Recommended) Purchase E&O (Errors and Omissions) Insurance.
8. (Optional but Recommended) Take continuing education if you need extra training or guidance.

Requirements to Become a Texas Notary

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be a resident of the state of Texas.  
• Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving corruption that has become final, has not been set aside, or for which no pardon or certificate of restoration of citizenship rights has been granted.