Texas Notary Public Bond

This bond is required for escrow officers who reside in states adjacent to Texas but need to obtain a Texas notary public commission. The bond ensures that notaries will faithfully perform their duties according to Texas law and protects the State of Texas and the public from financial losses due to notarial misconduct or errors.

Escrow officers working in border regions often need notary authority in Texas to properly execute real estate transactions and other legal documents. This specialized bond category recognizes the unique needs of professionals whose business operations span state lines but require Texas notarial authority.

The bond provides $10,000 in coverage and has a 4-year term, matching the length of a Texas notary commission. Unlike bonds for Texas residents, this bond cannot be filed electronically with the Texas Secretary of State due to the out-of-state address requirement. The bonded notary must submit the physical bond documents along with their application and the required $21 filing fee directly to the Secretary of State according to specific filing instructions.