Basic requirements; 18- yrs of age Legal resident of Texas No Federal Convictions 1. Complete online web-based application www.sos.state.tx.us Form 2301 2. Print and wet sign application 3. Obtain 10K bond (Bonding company, Insurance Company or through the National NotaryAssociation) 4. Submit your application, Bond, and the filing fee of $21 to SOS (ensure the printed application namematches the signature on the application and on the Bond) 5. Check the Secretary of State website for processing times as these vary each month 6. When your commission certificate arrives, take it to a Texas Notary, sign your Oath of Office, and have it notarized. This commission certificate must be presented to your stamp maker when ordering your seal. Your commission term is for 4-years While you are waiting for your commission;  Texas does not have a Notary handbook like many other states. Check the website for training materials and study all you can find. We highly recommend for Texas Notary Public and Loan Signing Agnets to train with:  Purchase a journal If you are wanting to become a Loan Signing Agent;  Purchase Errors & Omission insurance  Take the NNA Signing Agent Exam  Pass the Background Check through the NationalNotaryAssociation.com  Set-up your office. We highly recommend starting with you also train with us and learn everything you can while waiting for your commission. Watch the Notary 101 videos on NotaryStars.com If you are interested in becoming a Loan Signing Agent, you can start training today to handle Loan Documents. We are here for you to answer any questions you might have. Become a member and start your Signing Agent specialized training at
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