How to become a Notary Public
for Texas Appointment

We now FILE ELECTRONICALLY with the State of Texas.
Our surety company (CNA) is one of the first to be allowed the
electronic filing process. You Notary application will be filed with the state the same
day we receive with payment.

 ISSUED in 24 hours...
&
Your notary commission in the mail to you in 3-5 business days!!!!

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 $55.00 for the (4) four year period.

Cost to obtain: $55 for required notary bond, $21 State fee = $76

  • State mandatory 4-year $10,000 bond - Currently $55.00

  • $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.

We submit electronically to CNA the same day we receive!
The State of Texas typically issues you notary commission in 3-5 business days!
Your commission generally shows up in 24 hours on the State website!

For Instructions to Apply for Notary Public, click here.

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)

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