Notary Public Permit Requirements in Fort Worth, TX

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you operate as an LLC/corporation or have employees. Sole proprietor notaries with no employees may use their SSN.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. Texas Notary Commission

   Apply to the Texas Secretary of State for a 4-year notary commission. Must be a Texas resident, 18+, and obtain a $10,000 surety bond. No exam required.

   Official government source

   $21 (filing fee) + bond cost·6–8 weeks

   $21 (filing fee) + bond cost

   6–8 weeks

2. Texas Notary Surety Bond ($10,000)

   Required for all Texas notaries. The bond must be filed with the Secretary of State.

   Official government source

   $30–$60 for 4 years·1–3 days

   $30–$60 for 4 years

   1–3 days

3. Notary Errors & Omissions Insurance (Recommended)

   While not required in Texas, E&O insurance protects notaries from financial losses due to unintentional mistakes. Coverage of $25,000–$100,000 typically costs $40–$80/year. The National Notary Association offers bundled packages.

   $40–$80/year·Immediate

   $40–$80/year

   Immediate

1. Fort Worth Business License (if operating a notary business)

   If you operate a standalone notary business (notary signing agent services, mobile notary, etc.) in Fort Worth, you generally need a Business License from the city. If notarization is incidental to another profession (e.g., attorney, bank teller), a separate business license may not be required.

   Official government source

   $25–$100/year·1–3 weeks

   $25–$100/year

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Texas — Notary Public Requirements
• Texas Secretary of State

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