Free Texas Notary Exam Prep
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Texas Notary Public: Study Roadmap
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Create Texas SOS Portal Account
Register on the Texas Secretary of State portal to access the mandatory notary education course.
Complete SOS Education CourseYou are here
Pay the $20 fee and, within 90 days, watch the SOS course videos (the course may not exceed 2 hours) and pass the 30-minute assessment with at least 70%.
Study Texas Notary Laws
Review notarial acts, journal requirements, identification rules, and the new criminal penalties under SB693.
Obtain Bond & Supplies
Obtain a $10,000 surety bond from a Texas-licensed surety, submit the $21 application in the SOS Notary Portal, sign your commission under oath, then order your seal (with your notary ID) and record book.
Can You Take the Texas Notary Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must be a Texas resident
- •Must obtain $10,000 surety bond for 4-year term
- •Must maintain a record book (journal) - 10-year retention required
- •SB693: Criminal offense to notarize without personal appearance
- •State jail felony if document involves real property transfer
- •Private education courses do NOT fulfill state requirement
- •SOS course: $20 per attempt, taken within 90 days of payment, no more than 3 attempts in 3 months; completion proof valid for 1 year
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2026 Updated
Includes SB693 law changes effective Jan 2026
What You'll Study
7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction to the Texas Notary Public Exam
2 sections
Chapter 1: Becoming a Texas Notary Public
3 sections
Chapter 2: Notary Equipment and Records
2 sections
Chapter 3: Types of Notarial Acts in Texas
3 sections
Chapter 4: Identity Verification
2 sections
Chapter 5: Online Notarization in Texas
2 sections
Chapter 6: Ethics and Professional Responsibility
3 sections
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Texas Notary Exam Details
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What's Next After the Texas Notary?
After passing the Texas Notary, you can pursue these career paths
Loan Signing Agent
Handle real estate loan document signings (separate private certification)
TX Real Estate
Combine with real estate license
Mobile Notary
Offer on-site services with travel fees
Remote Online Notary (RON)
Perform notarizations via video (additional requirements)
Texas Notary Exam FAQ
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