You may contact the Notary Complaint Specialist at the secretary of state by calling 512-475-2993 or by email.
FAQ Category: Texas FAQs relating to Notary Public Complaints
It depends. In order for this Office to open a complaint, the complainant needs to have been personally harmed by the actions of a notary and needs to present factual evidence, within the complainant’s personal knowledge, that the notary engaged in conduct that violates the laws and rules governing the […]
Does the secretary of state investigate complaints regarding the mortgage ...
Good cause includes, but is not limited to, the acts identified in §406.009(d) of the Texas Government Code and in 1 Tex. Admin. Code §87.11.
What constitutes good cause for the secretary of state to ...
In cases where good cause exists for the secretary of state to take disciplinary action against a notary public, the actions can range from an informal reprimand to revocation of the notary’s commission. The Office of the Secretary of State cannot determine the validity of the notarized document or obtain […]
What type of action may the secretary of state take?
A person who has been harmed by the actions of a notary public in performing a specific notarization may file a complaint with the secretary of state. The complaint will be reviewed to determine if the complaint states facts that, if proven, constitute grounds for the secretary of state to […]
Who may file a complaint against a notary public?
To file a complaint against a Texas notary public, submit Form 2304 (Word, Acrobat – Fill in the blank) to the Notary Public Unit. Form 2304 contains detailed instructions for how to complete and submit the complaint. For more information on complaint procedures, please see 1 Tex. Admin. Code §87.23.