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Every other carrier charges $50 and leaves you to figure out the new education requirement alone. We charge $45, file your bond with the Secretary of State automatically, and walk you through every step.
Most notaries finish in under 15 minutes. We handle the paperwork. You handle your business.
If you're new or renewing in 2026, complete the state's 45-minute course and 20-question assessment first. It's offered only through the Texas Secretary of State. We point you to exactly where to go.
Apply and pay your $45. American Surety Company underwrites your $10,000 4-year bond and files it with the Texas SOS automatically. You can download your bond documents right away.
The SOS emails you to review and sign your application through their online portal. Once approved, your commission certificate is ready to download.
A new state law (SB693) changed how you become or renew as a Texas notary. Here's what's actually required, what it costs, and how we help you get through it.
If your commission was issued before September 1, 2025, you're exempt until your next renewal. Anyone applying for a new commission or renewing on or after January 1, 2026 must complete the education and assessment.
A state-approved 45-minute education course followed by a 20-question open-book assessment, offered only through the Texas Secretary of State. You need 70% to pass within a 30-minute time limit. Up to 3 attempts within a three-month period.
The assessment runs about $20 per attempt, paid directly to the Texas Secretary of State — not to us. The education is provided only by the state, and is completed before you apply for your bond.
Official state resources: SOS education info · Texas SOS Notary Portal
If you're renewing on or after January 1, 2026, yes. The new law applies to all renewals regardless of how long you've been commissioned. Your experience doesn't exempt you.
You can retake the assessment up to 3 times within a three-month period. Each attempt costs about $20, paid to the state.
Yes. You complete the education and pass the assessment first, then come back and get your $45 bond. The course and assessment are offered only through the Texas Secretary of State portal — we'll point you there.
Most people finish the 45-minute course in one sitting and the assessment in 15-20 minutes. Your bond application takes about 10 minutes, and because your bond is filed electronically, it reaches the state faster than a mailed paper filing.
Yes. The state course is fully online and self-paced. You can pause, take breaks, and resume. No travel, no classroom, no in-person requirement.
What you pay us, and what the state charges — all on the table.
Already finished your state Notary Education? Your bond application takes about 10 minutes, and we file it with the Secretary of State for you automatically.
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No. The Notary Education and assessment are completed directly through the Texas Secretary of State, which is the only approved provider and charges its own fee (currently about $20 per attempt). What you pay us covers your $45 bond plus the $21 state application fee we file for you.
Texas notary bonds are 4-year terms, matching your commission length. We'll send you a renewal notice 90 days before your bond expires so you don't lapse.
Yes. American Surety Company files your bond electronically with the Texas Secretary of State automatically. You'll get an email from the SOS with a link to review and sign your application through their online portal.
Welcome. You'll need the same Notary Education and assessment, the same bond, and the same SOS filing. The process is identical. Finish your state education, then click "Get My Bond" above and we'll guide you through it.
Texas online notary (RON) requires a separate commission and additional fees. We can help with that as a follow-up step after your traditional commission is approved.
Click the chat in the bottom right corner anytime. Our AI assistant Star handles notary education questions, application help, and timeline questions 24/7. For complex situations, a real person follows up the next business day.
Texas notary bond. $45. Filed automatically. Notary education guidance included. The whole thing takes about 15 minutes.
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