Texas online notary applicants must already hold an active Texas notary commission. The online notary application is submitted electronically through SOSDirect, and the filing fee is paid during the application flow.
This page is a practical submission checklist, not legal advice. Confirm current filing requirements with the Texas Secretary of State before submitting.
Submission artifacts
| Artifact | Official source |
|---|---|
| Application for Appointment as an Online Notary Public | Submitted through SOSDirect. |
| Filing fee | Paid during the SOSDirect application. |
| Existing Texas notary commission | You must already be commissioned as a Texas notary; no separate upload is needed if the commission is already on record. |
Online application form breakdown
| Section | Information requested |
|---|---|
| Existing Notary Commission | Your current Texas notary commission information, used to verify that you are an active commissioned notary. |
| Personal Information | Legal name exactly as commissioned, mailing address, and contact information. |
| Commission Information | Commission number and commission expiration date. |
| Email Address | Email for official correspondence. |
| Eligibility Statements | Certifications that you meet the requirements to become an online notary. |
| Electronic Signature | Your signature certifying that the application is true and correct. |
| Filing Fee | Electronic payment. |
Filing portal
Submit the application through SOSDirect.
Before you submit
Make sure you can answer "yes" to each item below:
- You already hold an active Texas notary commission.
- Your legal name and commission details match the Texas Secretary of State's notary records.
- You have the commission number and expiration date available.
- You can receive official correspondence at the email address entered in the application.
- You can certify that you meet Texas's online notary eligibility requirements.
- You are ready to pay the filing fee electronically.