Texas Notary Bond Overview
- Purpose: To protect the public and the state from illegal notary actions
- Who Needs It: Any person applying to become a public notary in Texas
- Regulating Body: The Texas Secretary of State – Notary Public Unit
- Bond Amount: $10,000
- Premium Price: $50–$130 based on E&O coverage
What Is a Texas Notary Bond?
A Texas notary bond ensures that notaries follow the law and act ethically. All notaries public in Texas need a $10,000 surety bond.
By filing the bond, you agree to perform all duties as required by law. The bond protects your clients if you fail to do so.
How Much Do Notary Bonds Cost?
Texas notary bonds cost a low, flat rate of $50 for four years of coverage.
Want extra protection? Add on optional errors and omissions (E&O) coverage for just $40–$80 more. Buy your bond in minutes.
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees.
Bond and E&O Requirements for Texas Notaries
All notaries in Texas need a $10,000 surety bond and can choose optional E&O coverage. Here’s how they work together:
- Surety Bond: Can reimburse clients for notary malpractice or serious professional mistakes
- E&O Insurance: Protects a notary if a client takes legal action due to accidental errors or omissions
Put simply: the notary bond protects your clients while E&O insurance protects you.
How to Get Your Notary Bond
You can get your Texas notary bond in minutes using the form on this page. It only takes three steps:
- Select your E&O coverage option
- Enter your name and address
- Provide payment details
We’ll email you the bond right after you check out. Remember to file it with the state as instructed.
How Does a Notary Bond Work?
When you file a Texas notary bond, you enter a legally-binding contract with two other parties.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1) Principal | You, the bonded notary public |
| 2) Obligee | The Texas Secretary of State – Notary Public Unit |
| 3) Surety | Us, the issuing surety provider |
If you break the bond terms, anyone harmed can file a claim on the bond. If a claim is valid, the surety reimburses the damages up to the bond amount.
How Do I Renew My Notary Bond?
Texas notary bonds last for four years. If you renew your notary commission, you’ll also need to get a new surety bond.
We’ll send out helpful reminders before your current term expires. Just pay the renewal premium and we’ll issue a bond form for the next four-year term.
Can I Make Changes to My Bond?
If you need to update information on your bond form like a name or address, contact your surety company. You can reach us at [email protected] with the change request.
When possible, we issue free bond rider forms to amend existing bond forms.
How to Become a Notary Public in Texas
Learn How to Get a Texas Notary Commission or How to Become a Remote Notary by reading our quick, comprehensive guides. All notaries in Texas must be state residents, at least 18 years of age, and have a clean criminal record.
Once you're commissioned, you can purchase your notary seal and record book from any office supply company and begin notarizing!
