Texas Notary Bond — $10,000 SB693 Compliant Bond
Texas notaries must maintain a $10,000 surety bond for the full 4-year term of their commission under the Texas Government Code and Texas Secretary of State rules. Senate Bill 693 (effective September 1, 2023) extended the notary commission term from 4 years to 4 years and requires the bond to match the full commission term. Quantum Surety issues SB693-compliant notary bonds for $50 flat — instant PDF by email, accepted by the Texas Secretary of State.
Texas Notary Bond Requirements
- Bond amount: $10,000 — required by the Texas Government Code
- Commission term: 4 years (SB693 — effective 2023)
- Bond term: Must match the 4-year commission term
- Price: $50 flat — no annual renewal, no credit check
- Regulator: Texas Secretary of State
- Delivery: Instant PDF by email
SB693 Notary Bond Changes (2023)
Senate Bill 693, effective September 1, 2023, changed the Texas notary commission term from 2 years to 4 years. All notary bonds issued after SB693 must cover the full 4-year term. Notaries renewing before September 1, 2023 received a 2-year bond. Quantum Surety issues SB693-compliant 4-year bonds for $50.
Texas Notary Bond by City
- Dallas Notary Bond — Dallas County & DFW area
- Houston Notary Bond — Harris County & Houston metro
- San Antonio Notary Bond — Bexar County
- Austin Notary Bond — Travis County
- Fort Worth Notary Bond — Tarrant County
- El Paso Notary Bond — El Paso County
- Arlington Notary Bond — Mid-Cities
- Plano Notary Bond — Collin County
How to Get a Texas Notary Bond
- Complete your notary application with the Texas Secretary of State
- Purchase your $10,000 notary bond at Quantum Surety — $50 flat, instant PDF
- Submit the bond certificate with your SoS application
- Receive your notary commission in the mail (typically 2–4 weeks)