Notary Public Permit Requirements in Fort Worth, TX

Complete permit and license guide for starting a notary public in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Verified 2026-08-27 5 stops $75–$350 est. 4–8 weeks to complete all steps and receive commission
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  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

    FreeImmediate (online)

State of Texas

3 stops

  1. Texas Notary Commission

    Apply to the Texas Secretary of State for a 4-year notary commission through the SOS Notary Portal. Requirements: Texas resident, at least 18, no felony or crime-of-moral-turpitude convictions, completion of the SOS Notary Education Requirement (online, via the Notary Portal), and a $10,000 surety bond from a licensed Texas surety. Statutory filing fees total $21. There is no exam.

    Official government source

    $21 (filing fee) + bond cost6–8 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 years1–3 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/yearImmediate

City of Fort Worth / Tarrant County

1 stop

  1. City of Fort Worth -- No Business License Required for Notaries

    Fort Worth does not require a city business license for a notary business -- no general business license exists. Notaries are commissioned at the state level by the Texas Secretary of State; a home-based or mobile notary needs no Fort Worth city license.

    Official government source

    $0 (no city license exists; state notary commission fees apply via the Texas Secretary of State)1–3 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $75–$350 · 4–8 weeks to complete all steps and receive commission

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