Any person appointed as a notary public in Texas, excluding state employees performing duties primarily for the state. Required when: Upon application for appointment or reappointment as a notary public. Exemptions: State officers or employees whose services as a notary public are performed primarily as a state office…
Overview
What it is.
Any person appointed as a notary public in Texas, excluding state employees performing duties primarily for the state. Required when: Upon application for appointment or reappointment as a notary public. Exemptions: State officers or employees whose services as a notary public are performed primarily as a state office…
Who usually needs it
Any person appointed as a notary public in Texas, excluding state employees performing duties primarily for the state.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Notary bonds protect the public from notary errors or misconduct. Typical Pricing:. • Notary bonds: Typically very affordable — often under $100 per term. • No credit check: Required in most states. • Instant approval: Available for most notary bonds. Bond amounts and terms vary by state. Most states require a notary bond before commissioning. This is one of the most affordable bond types available.
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateTXBond amount$10,000Term length4 yearsObligeeTexas Secretary of StateRenewalSubmit a new application and bond no earlier than 90 days before the current commission expires.Bond classNotary BondCategoryNotaryBondNotary Public Surety BondStatutory referenceTexas Government Code § 406.010JurisdictionState