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Texas Notary Guides and Answers
Plain-language answers to the questions we hear most, based on Texas Secretary of State guidance and the Texas Government Code. Informational only — not legal advice.
How much does a notary cost in Texas?
Texas sets maximum notary fees by law: $10 for most acknowledgments and jurats, $1 per extra signature, and up to $35 total online. Travel fees are separate.
Read the answerWhat ID does a Texas notary accept?
A Texas notary accepts a current government-issued ID with a photo, physical description and signature, such as a driver's license or passport, or a credible witness.
Read the answerCan a notary notarize a power of attorney?
Yes. A Texas notary can notarize the signature on a power of attorney you have already prepared, but cannot draft it, choose the form or explain its legal effect.
Read the answerDoes a minor travel consent letter need to be notarized in Texas?
Texas law does not always require it, but airlines, border officials and foreign countries often expect a notarized minor travel consent letter. Here is how it works.
Read the answerWhat is the difference between a mobile notary and a traditional notary?
A mobile notary travels to you for a separate travel fee; a traditional notary meets you by appointment. The notarial act and legal fee are the same in both cases.
Read the answerWhat documents can a Texas notary refuse to notarize?
A Texas notary must refuse when ID is missing, the signer is not present, the document is incomplete, or the signer seems unwilling. Here are the common reasons.
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I am not a licensed attorney in Texas and cannot give legal advice. / No soy abogado licenciado en Texas y no puedo dar asesoría legal.