Notice: Random background investigations are performed on notary applicants. A false statement in a notary public application is cause for denial or revocation of a notary commission. A false statement made knowingly could be a criminal offense under section 37.10, Texas Penal Code.
Form Number Description 2101Payment Form - Form for use in transmitting LegalEase, or client account payment information when filing documents by facsimile. (Word, PDF)
2301Application for Appointment as a Texas Notary Public - General application and bond form to become a Texas notary. (Word, PDF)
2301-EApplication for Appointment as Texas Notary Public by Escrow Officer Residing in Adjacent State. (Word, PDF)
2301-NBApplication for Appointment as a Texas Notary Public - No Bond. (FOR STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY) (Word, PDF)
2302Notary Public Change of Address - Form to notify the secretary of state of a notary public's address change as required by section 406.019, Government Code. (Word, PDF) | (Update your mailing/email address online!)
2303Voluntary Surrender of Notary Public Commission - Form to surrender an unexpired notary public commission. (Word, PDF)
2303-ONVoluntary Surrender of Online Notary Public Commission - Form to surrender an unexpired online notary public commission. (Word, PDF)
2304 Notary Public Complaint - Form to initiate a complaint against a notary public. (Word, PDF) 2305Application for Change of Name as a Texas Notary Public - Form to change the name on a notary's commission. (Word, PDF)
2305-NBApplication for Change of Name as Texas Notary Public Without Bond - For notaries who are state employees. (Word, PDF)