If you prefer you can apply online for a Texas notary commission by clicking on this link. Completing the notary application online will eliminate the need to mail you notary application.
The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.
An online notary public is a commissioned notary public in the State of Texas who has the authority to perform a remote notarization using an audio-visual conference rather than having the individual physically appear before the notary at the time of the notarization.
The Texas Secretary of State processing time is about 1-2 weeks after we electronically submit your application.
The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
In order for a Texas notary public to perform an online notarization, the notary must be physically located within the boundaries of Texas at the time of notarization. However, the signing party (or principal) may be located anywhere.
Given under my hand and seal of office this day of , (year). This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) by (name or names of person or persons acknowledging). This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) by (name of attorney-in- fact) as attorney-in-fact on behalf of (name of principal).
To notarize a pre-signed document in Indiana, the signer must appear before the notary, confirm their identity and their signature on the document, and acknowledge signing voluntarily. The notary then completes a notarial certificate.