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Research Texas notary commissions. NotaVeri can automatically cross-reference Texas notary details against the official state database.
Visit Texas Official Notary Database
How to Research a Texas Notary
1. Go to https://data.texas.gov/dataset/Texas-Notary-Public-Commissions/gmd3-bnrd
2. Use the search/filter functionality to find the notary by name.
3. Verify the notary ID and expiration date match.
2. Use the search/filter functionality to find the notary by name.
3. Verify the notary ID and expiration date match.
How to Verify a Texas Notary's Signature
Texas notaries file their oath and signature with the Secretary of State (not with county clerks).
To verify a notary's signature:
1. Contact the Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit at (512) 463-5705.
2. Texas notaries are required to maintain a record book that includes the date of notarization and signer details — you may request that the notary produce their record book entry for the document in question.
To verify a notary's signature:
1. Contact the Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit at (512) 463-5705.
2. Texas notaries are required to maintain a record book that includes the date of notarization and signer details — you may request that the notary produce their record book entry for the document in question.
Verifying Older Texas Documents
The Texas open data portal may retain records of expired commissions (addresses shown were current at the time of commissioning).
1. Search the Texas SOS notary database — expired commission data may still appear in search results.
2. If not found online, contact the Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit at (512) 463-5705 for archived records.
Commission term: 4 years.
1. Search the Texas SOS notary database — expired commission data may still appear in search results.
2. If not found online, contact the Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit at (512) 463-5705 for archived records.
Commission term: 4 years.
Texas Notary Stamp/Seal Requirements
Texas requires a seal of office on all notarized documents. Either an ink stamp or embosser is permitted, and indelible ink must be used.
Stamp requirements (Gov. Code § 406.013):
- Shape: Circular (not more than 2" diameter) or rectangular (not more than 1" × 2½") with a serrated or milled edge border
- Must include: "Notary Public, State of Texas" around a star of five points, notary's name, commission expiration date
- Notary ID number required on the seal for commissions issued or renewed after January 1, 2016
- Must be affixed using indelible ink
- Texas notaries file their oath and signature directly with the Secretary of State (not county clerks)
Stamp requirements (Gov. Code § 406.013):
- Shape: Circular (not more than 2" diameter) or rectangular (not more than 1" × 2½") with a serrated or milled edge border
- Must include: "Notary Public, State of Texas" around a star of five points, notary's name, commission expiration date
- Notary ID number required on the seal for commissions issued or renewed after January 1, 2016
- Must be affixed using indelible ink
- Texas notaries file their oath and signature directly with the Secretary of State (not county clerks)
Contacting a Texas Notary
The following is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
We make no warranty regarding its accuracy or completeness.
Consult a qualified attorney before taking action.
Texas — Contacting the Notary for Verification
Texas notaries are required to maintain a record book (journal) of all notarial acts (Gov. Code § 406.014). A private party may directly request that a Texas notary confirm or provide information from their journal.
What can be requested:
- Whether the notary has a record of a notarization on a given date for a named signer
- The type of identification used by the signer
- Details from the journal entry: date, type of document, signer's name, address, and type of identification presented
Key considerations:
- The notary is not required by statute to respond to an informal request, but many will cooperate with a professional written inquiry.
- A subpoena duces tecum can compel production of the notary's record book if they refuse.
- Texas does not require notaries to take thumbprints.
- Record books must be maintained and are the notary's personal property.
- If the notary resigns, is removed, or their commission expires, the record book should be delivered to the Secretary of State.
- Contact: Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit — (512) 463-5705
Relevant statutes: Gov. Code §§ 406.014, 406.022
This information is provided for general reference only, does not constitute legal advice, and may not reflect current law. Laws and procedures change frequently. We make no warranty regarding accuracy or completeness. Consult a qualified attorney in the relevant jurisdiction before taking action.
Texas notaries are required to maintain a record book (journal) of all notarial acts (Gov. Code § 406.014). A private party may directly request that a Texas notary confirm or provide information from their journal.
What can be requested:
- Whether the notary has a record of a notarization on a given date for a named signer
- The type of identification used by the signer
- Details from the journal entry: date, type of document, signer's name, address, and type of identification presented
Key considerations:
- The notary is not required by statute to respond to an informal request, but many will cooperate with a professional written inquiry.
- A subpoena duces tecum can compel production of the notary's record book if they refuse.
- Texas does not require notaries to take thumbprints.
- Record books must be maintained and are the notary's personal property.
- If the notary resigns, is removed, or their commission expires, the record book should be delivered to the Secretary of State.
- Contact: Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit — (512) 463-5705
Relevant statutes: Gov. Code §§ 406.014, 406.022
This information is provided for general reference only, does not constitute legal advice, and may not reflect current law. Laws and procedures change frequently. We make no warranty regarding accuracy or completeness. Consult a qualified attorney in the relevant jurisdiction before taking action.