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  1. What is the first step a person must take to become a Texas notary public?

    Answer: Obtain a surety bond

    Before applying, an applicant must obtain a $10,000 surety bond from a licensed Texas surety company, which is submitted with the application.

  2. How much is the Texas notary application fee payable to the Secretary of State?

    Answer: $21

    The application fee for a Texas notary commission is $21, payable to the Texas Secretary of State.

  3. Which of the following items must accompany a Texas notary application?

    Answer: A completed application form, $10,000 surety bond, and application fee

    The application package must include the completed form, the $10,000 surety bond, and the $21 application fee.

  4. How does a Texas notary applicant submit their application to the Secretary of State?

    Answer: Online through the SOS website or by mail

    Texas notary applications may be submitted online via the Secretary of State's website or mailed to the SOS office in Austin.

  5. After a Texas notary commission is approved, what must the notary do before performing any notarial act?

    Answer: Purchase a notary seal and record book

    Once commissioned, the notary must obtain an official notary seal and a notary record book before performing any notarial acts.

  6. What disqualifies a person from obtaining a Texas notary commission?

    Answer: Having a felony conviction or a conviction involving moral turpitude

    A person convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude is not eligible to serve as a Texas notary public.

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  1. statutes.capitol.texas.gov — Eligibility, fees, renewal, score validity · verified Oct 2026
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