- Purchase a $10,000 surety bond.
- Complete the Texas Notary Application form.
- Submit your $10,000 surety bond and Notary application along with a $21 filing fee to the Texas Secretary of State.
- You will receive a Commission certificate if approved.
- Have an oath of office signed and notarized by another Texas Notary who will file your Oath of Office and Commission certificate.
- Purchase a Notary Journal, Notary Seal, and Fee Schedule.
- (Optional but Recommended) Purchase E&O (Errors and Omissions) Insurance.
- (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.