How do I become a notary public?
A person shall submit an application to the secretary of state on a form prescribed by the secretary of state – Form 2301. An individual qualifies by: (1) properly completing the application form; (2) executing the statement ; (3) providing the bond; (4) paying the required filing fees; and (5) meeting the eligibility requirements. Contact the Office of the Secretary of State, County Clerk, or your insurance agency/surety company for the required form. Total costs to be a Texas notary public: Secretary of State fees of $21.00; the premium payable to the insurance/surety company where you purchase a $10,000 surety bond; and the price of a personalized notary seal and record book (available from an office supply company).
In order to become a notary public, you will need to pass a State Exam. Effective in 2005, New California state laws now require anyone taking a Notary Exam to complete a 6-hour seminar prior to taking the exam. NOTARYCLASSES.COM is on the cutting edge of what it takes to help you pass the first time around. Our seminars are packed full of information and we even complete a sample test in order to help you get ready for the test later on that same day. Be sure to take advantage of our other free sample tests and pre-seminar study guide.
Register on this website and complete the information requested online. Then print your completed registration forms for signature and return them to our office for processing. New notaries will also be directed to the free online Notary Education Course. Your certificate of course completion provided at the end of the course must be signed and returned with your notary forms to our office.
