How to Get a Texas Remote Notary Public Commission

How to Get a Texas Remote Notary Public Commission

Performing digital notarizations is a great way to expand your services and potential client reach. Follow these steps to become an online notary public in Texas:

Step 1: Get a standard notary commission

You must already have your traditional notary public commission to be eligible for an RON commission. 

Get your commission by completing education requirements and applying through the SOSPortal. Learn more about How To Get a Texas Notary Commission in our step-by-step guide.

Step 2: Get certificate and seal

Next, obtain an X.509 compliant digital certificate with your electronic signature. This is a digital document used to verify your identity and authenticity via Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). 

You can get a compliant certificate through a third-party vendor like TXNotaryPro or TXNotaryForm.com

You’ll also need to get an electronic seal from a third-party. Your seal must meet the following requirements:

• “Notary Public, State of Texas” around a star of five points
• Your name
• Your notary ID number
• The date your commission expires
• Either a circle shape not over 2” in diameter
• Or, a rectangle not more than 1” in width and 2-½” in length

Step 3: Select an RON vendor

You must maintain an electronic record of online notarizations and recordings from audio-visual conferences. Choose an online notarization software provider or platform such as Notarize, SIGNiX or BlueNotary. 

For a list of requirements and expectations, read about Record-Keeping for Online Notaries.

Step 4: Submit your application

Finally, submit an RON application in the SOSPortal. You must upload the following materials:

• Statement of Officer signed using your digital certificate
• Electronic seal (BMP, JPEG, PNG or TIF file type)
• $50 application fee and 2.7% convenience fee

Complete your application by clicking “Submit My Application”. You'll receive an email response within three business days.