How to Become a Texas Notary

Here is a step-by-step guide to become a notary in Texas. Notaries.com handles all of these requirements through our easy application, so rest-assured you have everything you need to become a notary!

1) Meet State of Texas Notary Requirements to be a Notary Public

In order to become a notary in the State of Texas you must:

  • Be at least 18-years old
  • Be a Texas resident
  • Have not committed a felony or crime involving moral depravity

2) Complete the Application

At Notaries.com, you can easily complete your notary application, purchase your notary bond and pre-order your notary stamp. As you follow the step-by-step prompts, you will provide all the necessary information for your notary commission application. Once your payment is processed, we will electronically submit your application to the Texas Secretary of State within two business days.

3) Electronically Sign Your Application

You will receive an email from donotreply@sos.texas.gov confirming that your Texas Notary Public application has been started by the bonding agency. Once you get the email, complete the required steps on the online portal. If you don't finish within 90 days, contact us at info@notaries.com to have your application resubmitted.

View the entire online application through a bonding company guide here.

4) Notarize your Notary Commission Certificate

Once the Secretary of State approves your notary application, you will receive an approval letter via email that includes instructions on how to obtain your notary commission certificate.

Please have your commission certificate notarized by another notary and keep it for your personal records.

5) Wait for the arrival of your Custom Self-Inking Notary Stamp

The State of Texas requires all notaries to have a notary stamp. This stamp must contain the expiration date of the notary's commission and a current notary identification number issued by the state. Therefore, the stamp cannot be made until after a notary receives his or her notary commission from the state. After the state emails your notary commission certificate, we at notaries.com will automatically make your stamp, which you will have pre-ordered, and send it to you within 10 days of receiving your commission. Texas requires all notaries to keep a journal of their activities.