Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$10,000
Application Fee
$21
Issuing Authority
Texas Secretary of State
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
Authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Texas authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Texas authorized RON since July 1, 2018 (early adopter)
- SB 693 (effective Sept 1, 2025): New criminal penalties for notarizing without personal appearance
- SB 693: 10-year record retention requirement (up from 3 years)
- SB 693: Expanded grounds for revocation including failure to maintain records
- SB 693: Education requirements (max 2 hours) for new and renewing notaries starting Sept 1, 2025
Regulatory Authority
Texas Secretary of State - Notary Public Section
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