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BECOMING A TEXAS NOTARY PUBLIC

About the Licensing Process


QUALIFICATIONS

You must be:

  • At least 18 years of age

  • A legal resident of the State of Texas (U.S. citizenship is not required)

  • Of good moral character         

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEGINNING THE NOTARY PUBLIC LICENSING PROCESS

Fill out the Texas notary questionnaire and online application, then submit your application to Atkinson Bros. Agency along with payment. Both forms are available online.

Complete the questionnaire online
OR
Print, Mail or Fax the questionnaire

Your Notary Licensing Includes:
     Texas State Statutory 4-Year Filing Fee $21.00
     Notary Bond (required by Texas Law) $50.00
     Notary Supplies Package
  • Self-inking stamp/seal (required by Texas law)
  • Full-sized notary journal (American Society of Notaries)
  • Texas Notary Public Handbook
$28.50

Total Without Professional Liability Insurance:

$99.50

Totals With Professional Liability Insurance  
    Individual Notary E&O Professional Liability Insurance
     (Recommended but not mandated by the Texas Secretary of State)
  • No deductible!
  • 4-year aggregate
  • Fully portable, even if your employer carries group professional liability insurance
  • Underwritten by RLI Surety of Peoria, IL, or Western Surety Company of Sioux Falls, SD
 
  • $100,000 Notary E&O Professional Liability limit $204.00 premium (only $51/yr) (Recommended)
     

  • $50,000 Notary E&O Professional Liability limit $100.00 premium (only $25/yr)
     

  • $35,000 Notary E&O Professional Liability limit $60.00 premium (only $15/yr)

$303.50

$199.50

$159.50

Employer/Group Notary Professional Liability Insurance

For additional information or to order group coverage please call Atkinson Bros. Agency at (800) 929-6093 or (713) 664-4021 or click the link below to order on our secure site.

  • No deductible
  • Policy Term = 1 year
  • $100,000, $50,000, or $35,000 annual coverage per notary AND employer
  • ALL notaries employed by the named insured are covered 24 hours a day
  • ALL notaries hired or appointed are AUTOMATICALLY INSURED without a requirement to report until renewal.
  • Underwritten by RLI Surety of Peoria, IL, or Western Surety Company of Sioux Falls, SD

Order Group E&O


Annual Coverage 3 or Less Notaries Employed Each Additional
Notary Employed
$100,000 $215.00 $72.00
$50,000 $107.50 $36.00
$35,000 $67.00 $22.00
 

After we receive your completed and signed application with payment, we will complete the notary bond and send your paperwork directly to the Texas Secretary of State. When the State issues your Notary Public Commission, you will receive all notary supplies and information.
                                                   
NOTES

  • There is no additional fee for our services.

  • Notary Public Professional Liability Insurance is available and is recommended but not mandated by the Texas Secretary of State.

  • Prices include Texas State sales tax.

  • If you do not become a notary, all moneys will be refunded upon request.

  • Underwritten by Western Surety Company, Sioux Falls, SD, or by RLI Insurance Company, Peoria, IL.

  • Premium terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

Atkinson Bros. Agency
Notary Public Licensing Division
T.D.I. 0005940762
Serving over 5,000 Notaries Public Per Year

(800) 929-6093
(713) 664-4021

 

Updated May 26, 2010
Copyright © 2005 Atkinson Bros. Agency, Houston, Texas
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