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 Notary Association of Texas, Inc.

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. We don’t just provide you with information and instructions; we are also your one-stop resource for a wide variety of discounted notarial supplies, including official notary stamps, seal embossers, and recorded journals.

Offering a program for notaries since 1940, we have prided ourselves on having a fast and simple program for your required 4-year $10,000 notary public bond. For faster approval, we will electronically file your notary application with the Secretary of State.

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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: 
Complete the Texas new or renewal notary bond package order form and notary public application.

As of July 1, 2021 if you have checked "BOX A" on your application we CANNOT process it since it cannot be filed electronically. Please contact a service that can process non-electronically filed applications. Thank you.

As of April 1, 2020 the Secretary of State prefers "original signatures" on the notary public application. Mouse signatures, electronic signatures or docusign signatures are also accepted. The state will no longer accept digital signatures, typed signatures, printed signatures or stamped signatures. If you need assistance completing the notary public application please see the instructions (PDF). 

Directly send us your completed forms by fax, email or mail.
  • Completed order form.
  • Completed notary application.

Toll-Free Fax: 1-800-637-5992

Email: applications@notarybonding.com

Mail To:
Notary Association of Texas, Inc.
1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 110-902
Austin, TX 78701

For faster approval, we will file your completed forms with the Texas Secretary of State's office electronically.

Once the Texas Secretary of State's office receives your forms from us they will process your Texas notary public commission. Once your notary public commission is processed the Texas Secretary of State's office will email you your commission for your records as well as steps that you must complete before performing your notarial duties. If email receipt is not feasible, the Texas Secretary of State will send a commission by mail. Notaries may print an email commission in colored ink. Commissions delivered by mail will be in black ink.

Once we are notified from the state that your commission has been approved as a Texas notary public, we will immediately email and order you the following:
  • Notary errors & omissions policy.
  • Official seal stamp will be mailed separately. Please allow approximately 3 to 6 business days to receive your official seal stamp due to the fact that it must be personalized and manufactured.
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: 
Become a New Notary or Renew as a Notary in Texas
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