Notary Public in Texas
Browse 296 cities in Texas to find a notary public near you.
Texas notaries are appointed by the Secretary of State and serve a 4-year commission. With no state income tax and a rapidly growing population, Texas has one of the highest demands for loan signing agents and mobile notaries in the country — particularly in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio metro areas. Texas's fee is tiered: $10 for the first signature on a document, then $1 for each additional signature on that same document, which makes a multi-page closing package noticeably cheaper per signature than a single standalone document. Remote online notarization is legal statewide. Becoming a Texas notary requires a $10,000 bond and a training course, though no formal exam — and, per Tex. Gov't Code §406.014, the state calls its notary log a 'record book' rather than a journal.
Is this notary really commissioned?
Anyone can claim to be a notary. Before you rely on one for an important document, it costs nothing to check that their commission is real, active, and hasn't expired.
Texasdoesn't offer a free public tool to look up an individual notary's commission status online. To verify one, contact the Texas Secretary of State at www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/notary-public.shtml directly.
What you can legally be charged
As of July 2026, Texas law caps the fee a notary can charge for a standard notarial act at $10 for the first signature, $1 for each additional signature. A notary who charges more than the legal maximum for a standard act is breaking the law — you're entitled to ask what they charge before they begin.
What to expect
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID — the notary can't proceed without one.
- Your notary is required to record the transaction in a record book — expect to sign it and provide some basic details.
- Every document is marked with the notary's official stamp or seal, confirming the notarization is complete.
Remote Online Notarization
Texas has adopted RON — documents can be notarized over a live video call.
Full RON details →For aspiring notaries
Becoming a notary in Texas
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission term | 4 years |
| Surety bond | $10,000 bond required |
| Training course | Required |
| State exam | Not required |
Total cost to become a notary in Texas typically runs $170.28–$195.28, covering the application, bond, training, and supplies.
Full guide to becoming a notary →Sourced from the National Notary Association, verified July 2026. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Secretary of State.