Notary Public

Our new SOS Notary Portal has launched!

• Submit or renew a notary application.
• Check the status of your submission.
• Submit name and address changes.
• Pay online.
• File or respond to a notary complaint.

For details on our modernization program, visit our SOS Modernization page.

Notary Public Eligibility Requirements

1. Be a Texas Resident;
2. Be at least 18 years of age; and
3. Maintain no convictions for a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude (theft, various misdemeanors).

How to Apply

+ Traditional Notary Public

+ Online Notary Public

+ State Employee Notary Public

After You Apply

• After submitting your application in our online system, you will receive a confirmation email.
• Once your application is processed by our Office, we will send you an email notification.
• If approved:
• The email will include instructions for accessing the SOS Portal Notary system to download your commission.
• You must sign your Notary Public Commission under oath in the presence of a notary public, or authorized official.
  Note: A notary public cannot execute their own commission.
• If denied/rejected:
• The email will include information and instructions on next steps to reapply or appeal the decision.

Manage Your Commission (PDF)

Request Replacement Commission (PDF) | Update Mailing Address (PDF) | Update Digital/Electronic Seal (PDF) | Update Name (PDF)

Notary Complaints