Notaries in Texas

There are 475,513 verified notaries public in the state of Texas according to the Texas Secretary of State.

Yes, Texas allows for Remote Online Notarization (RON). This enables notaries to perform notarizations remotely via secure audio-visual technology, without the need for in-person interactions.

You can verify a notary's commission status in Texas by visiting the Secretary of State's notary verification website at https://www.sos.texas.gov/statdoc/notary/. This allows you to search for and confirm a notary's active commission details.

There are many mobile notary services available throughout Texas. You can search for nearby mobile notaries through directories like SigningScout, which lists over 3,105 cities with notary public listings across the state.

In Texas, a notary public can notarize a wide range of documents, including deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, affidavits, wills, trusts, and other legal agreements. They can also notarize signatures on international documents.

The maximum allowable fee for a notary public service in Texas is $6 per signature. However, some notaries may charge less or offer discounted rates, especially for high-volume clients or mobile notary services.

To become a notary in Texas, you must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Texas, and pass a background check. You'll then need to complete the application process, pay the required fees, and receive your commission from the Texas Secretary of State.

A notary public commission in Texas is valid for 4 years. To renew your commission, you'll need to submit a renewal application, pay the required fees, and pass a background check again before your current commission expires.