The Texas Secretary of State issues the notary public commission after your application is approved.
If you change your address, you must notify the Texas Secretary of State within 10 days to update your notary public records.
You can begin notarizing documents after you have received your notary commission and purchased your notary seal and journal.
The Texas notary public commission is typically delivered by certified mail to ensure secure and verifiable delivery.
After receiving your commission, you must purchase a notary seal and a journal to perform notarial acts in compliance with Texas law.
