How to become a Notary Public
for Texas Appointment
All applications are processed the same day that we receive them.

Requirements:

  • No classes required

  • No testing

  • No special training required

Qualifications:

  • To become qualified to become a Notary Public in the State of Texas you must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older

  • Legal resident of the State of Texas (No length of time required to qualify residency.)

  • No criminal convictions. Although a criminal conviction is not an immediate denial to become a notary.

  • Submit the proper state application, complete with the $21 State appointment fee.

  • Obtain a surety bond in the amount of $10,000 from an insurance agent in the State of Texas. As of this writing the bond has a cost of $50.00 for the (4) four year period.

Cost to obtain: $50 for required notary bond, $21 State fee = $71

  • State mandatory 4-year $10,000 bond - Currently $50.00

  • $21 Secretary of State filing fee

Optional Coverage:

The company offers you low cost Errors and Omissions Insurance for your protection. It features:

  • No Deductible

  • Coverage of defense costs. Subject to policy provisions.

  • Protection against errors and omissions

  • Employers covered under group policy at no additional charge.

  • Additional notaries covered automatically under group policy during the annual policy period.

Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance (Optional Coverage)

To review Optional Notary Public Errors &
 Omissions Insurance, click here.

To View Pricing for Notary Errors & Omissions

2 To apply for Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance (Individual)

2 To apply for Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance (Group)

For Instructions to Apply for Notary Public, click here.

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