Texas Application Instructions Become a Notary Renew a Notary Supplies Stamps & Embossers Notary Seals Notary Stamps Notary Embossers Other Notary Stamps Notary Seal Accessories Notary Journals Journal Accessories Notary Certificates Jurat Acknowledgments Other Texas Certificates Notary Handbooks Notary Books Notary How-To Books Guides for Checking IDs Reference Security & Privacy Guides for Checking IDs Locking Storage Journal Accessories Business Supplies Fee Schedules Notary Signs Recordkeeping Signing Agent Supplies NNA Branded Products Member Exclusive Discounts Insurance Errors & Omissions Notary Surety Bond Minimize Your Liability Group E&O Insurance Training Training Information Online Training Training Solutions for Employers Signing Agent Become a Signing Agent Renew a Signing Agent Please follow the instructions carefully and fill out all fields, or use the Texas Notary Application Wizard to complete your application, Both sides and all fields are required. Please hover over each highlighted letter for details on each field. a b c d A. Identifying Information The Secretary of State mandates the disclosure of your Social Security number to maintain Notary records. Make any corrections to the pre-filled data directly on the form or print a blank application at www.NationalNotary.org/TX/Renew. B. Statements Relating to Qualification The applicant swears to meeting the qualification requirements. A Notary Public must be at least 18 years of age, be a legal resident of Texas, and meet the criminal history requirements of § 406.004, Texas Government Code. C. Notary Public Surety Bond Leave these lines blank. The NNA will complete this section before forwarding your application to the Secretary of State. D. Execution Date and sign your name exactly as it appears in the first section.