Notary law · Texas

Texas notary law summary

Mobile and traditional notaries set their own travel fees by contract.

Commissioning authority

Texas Secretary of State

Commission term

4 years

Statutory fee cap

$6 first signature; $1 each additional

Notary journal

Yes

Remote online notarization

Permanent

Surety bond

$10,000 surety bond

E&O insurance

$10,000–$25,000 E&O insurance recommended

RON detail: Online notaries register separately under Government Code Ch. 406.

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