Texas Notary Public Surety Bond: $10,000, 4-Year Texas Notary Bond
A Texas notary public surety bond is required to get your notary commission. Texas law sets the bond at $10,000, and the commission term is 4 years. You file the bond with your Texas Secretary of State notary application. Request a quote and pay only when your bond is issued. Many notary bonds are issued the same day.
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- Who requires it: the State of Texas (Gov’t Code 406.010).
- Amount and term: $10,000, 4 years, matching the commission.
- Filed with: the Texas Secretary of State, with your notary application.
- Renewing: each new 4-year commission needs its own new bond.
What a Texas notary public surety bond is
A Texas notary bond is a $10,000 surety bond you get before you are commissioned as a notary public. It is a guarantee to the public: if a notary acts wrongfully and someone suffers a loss because of it, the bond is how that person can seek payment.
- The bond is required by Texas Government Code 406.010, which sets the amount at $10,000.
- The commission term is 4 years (Government Code chapter 406).
- The surety issues the bond. You pay the surety a premium, not the $10,000.
- The bond protects the public, not you. If a valid claim is paid, you generally repay the surety. Read the bond terms you receive.
Texas notary bond at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bond amount | $10,000 (Gov’t Code 406.010) |
| Commission term | 4 years (Gov’t Code ch. 406) |
| Who requires it | State of Texas |
| Filed with | Texas Secretary of State, with your notary application |
| Who the bond protects | The public who rely on your notarizations |
| Bond cost | Estimate only until you get your quote |
| Issue time | Many notary bonds are issued the same day |
Sources: Tex. Gov't Code ch. 406 and the Texas SOS notary page (rules as of Sep 30, 2026). Check the Secretary of State before you apply, because filing details can change.
How to get a Texas notary bond in 3 steps
- Request your quote. Fill out the short form above.
- Get your bond. We shop multiple Treasury-listed surety carriers. You pay only when your bond is issued.
- File with the Texas Secretary of State. Submit the bond with your notary application and follow the current steps, forms and education or other requirements on the Texas Secretary of State notary page.
Texas notary bond cost
Cost is an estimate until you get your quote. The premium is typically a small percentage of the bond amount; the carrier sets the final price. Use the notary bond calculator for an estimate, or request your quote above.
Bond vs E&O insurance
- Notary bond: protects the public. The State of Texas requires it.
- E&O insurance: a separate, optional policy that may help cover a notary's own legal costs and mistakes. Coverage varies by policy.
Renewing your Texas notary commission
Your commission lasts 4 years, and each commission needs a new 4-year bond. Check your expiration date, get the new bond early, and file it as the Texas Secretary of State notary page directs.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Texas notary bond?
The Texas notary bond amount is $10,000 (Gov’t Code 406.010). That is the bond amount, not what you pay. Your price is an estimate until you get your quote.
How long does a Texas notary bond last?
4 years, matching the commission term.
Do I need a Texas notary bond and E&O insurance?
The bond is required. E&O insurance is optional. The bond protects the public; E&O is separate coverage for the notary.
Where do I file my Texas notary bond?
With the Texas Secretary of State, with your notary application.
How fast can I get my Texas notary bond?
Many notary bonds are issued the same day.
When do I pay?
You pay only when your bond is issued.
Do I need a new bond when I renew?
Yes. Each 4-year commission needs its own new bond.
Get your Texas notary bond
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Sources (rules as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Texas Government Code Chapter 406 (406.010 bond, 4-year term)
- Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public
Rules as of Sep 30, 2026. Requirements can change; confirm with the agency before you file. General information, not legal advice.