Become a Notary Public in Texas
Texas requires an education course for new notaries — there is no exam. Commissions are handled by the Texas Secretary of State — always confirm current requirements, fees, and forms with them directly.
No exam doesn't mean no preparation
Know your duties before your first notarization
Texas notaries are personally liable for improper notarizations. Our Texas study track covers identification rules, certificate wording, journal practices, fees, and prohibited acts — the things that get commissions suspended.