Texas

 Notary Association of Texas, Inc. 

Offering a program for notaries since 1940, we have prided ourselves on having a fast and simple process for your required four-year notary public bond. We are committed to offering you all of the resources and materials you need to learn how to become a notary or renew your notary commission as a Texas notary public. Why pay more and receive less! Let us help you today with all your notarial needs. 

For FASTER approval, we electronically file your notary application with the Texas SOS. 

Important State of Texas Notary Links:
Change of Name Notary Bond Rider Form (PDF)
Change of Address/Request Duplicate Commission (PDF)
Avoid delays and scan your application for error proofing to checkmyapp@notarybonding.com.

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Legacy State Id: 
29
Order Form: 
PDF icon nsbai_texas_ls.pdf
Eligibility: 
Be 18 years of age or older.
Be a legal resident of the State of Texas.
You must disclose a finding of guilt for any crime (other than a class C Misdemeanor) from any jurisdiction regardless whether the case has been appealed. (A criminal conviction is NOT an automatic denial of notary commission.)
If you are a non-resident living in an adjoining state and have qualified as a Texas escrow agent, you are eligible for appointment as a Texas notary.
Provisions: 
Notary Term
4 Years.
Notary Bond
Required. A bond in the amount of $10,000 is required for new and renewing notaries public.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Optional. Notary Association of Texas, Inc. strongly recommends that Texas notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Notary Stamp/Notary Seal
Required. A embosser or rubber inked stamp.
Notary Public Recording Journal
Required. Texas notaries are required to maintain a notary record book or journal.
State Filing Fee
A $21 filing fee is required for new and renewal notary applications.
Education/Testing
None required.
Jurisdiction
Statewide.
Non-Residents
Not permitted.
Notary Commission Renewal
A notary public may apply 90 days before the commission expiration date by completing a renewal application form.
Application for Appointment as Texas Notary Public "BOX A"
Please be advised as of July 1, 2021 if you have checked "BOX A" on your Texas notary public application we CANNOT process it since it cannot be filed electronically. Please contact a service that can process non-electronically filed applications.
Texas Change of Address or Request Duplicate Commission
https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/NOTARY/INDEX.ASPX
State of Texas Notary Website
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/notary-public.shtml
State of Texas Phone Number
1-512-463-5705
State of Texas Mailing Address
Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit, P.O. Box 13375, Austin, TX 78711
Steps: 
Place your order for your Texas new or renewal notary bond package.

Fax / Email / Mail Ordering: 

Complete the Texas new or renewal notary bond package order form and notary public application and send directly to us.

Fax: 800-637-5992
Email: applications@notarybonding.com
Mail: Notary Association of Texas, Inc., 1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 110-902, Austin, TX 78701

Online Ordering: 

Complete the notary public application and send directly to us. Proceed back to the Texas new or renewal notary bond packages to complete your order.

IMPORTANT: Write your 5-digit online order number on the top of the notary public application form.

Fax: 800-637-5992
Email: applications@notarybonding.com
Mail: Notary Association of Texas, Inc., 1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 110-902, Austin, TX 78701
 
 
Our service will upload your notary public application form to the Texas Secretary of State's office electronically.

Once the Texas Secretary of State's office receives your notary public application form from us the Texas Secretary of State will email you directly with instructions on how to create an online account with the Texas Secretary of State. 

AS OF JANUARY 21, 2025, YOU MUST NOW CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT TO COMPLETE YOUR NOTARY COMMISSION! 

Once you have created your online account, follow the instructions given to you by the Texas Secretary of State’s email to electronically sign your notary application form.

 

Once your notary pubic application form is signed and approved, the Texas Secretary of State will email your notary public certificate directly to you.

Our service will also be notified by the Texas Secretary of State of your signed and approved notary public application form. Now that you are approved we will immediately order your new official notary stamp. 

NOTE: Please allow up to 3 business days for your stamp(s) to be personalized and manufactured. Once complete the stamp(s) will be mailed directly to you.

State Bond Terms: 
4 Year Term / $10,000 Bond
State Stamp / Seal Requirements: 
Ink Stamp or Embossing Seal Required.
Public Records URL: 
http://www.peoplesmart.com/county-records/public-texas
State Mailing Address: 

1108 Lavaca St.
Suite 110-902
Austin, TX 78701

State Store Name: 
Notary Association of Texas, Inc.
Allow Faxed Applications: 
Allowed
H1 Override: 
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