1. Properly read, complete, and sign. Form 2301 - Application for Appointment as.Application for Appointment as a Texas Notary Public - General application and bond form to become a Texas notary. (Word, PDF). 2301-E. Please print and fill out the appropriate forms. Some forms may require either a notary or a self-declaring statement. Please print and fill out the appropriate form. You may mail the form or bring it in person to the Justice Court, Precinct 4. A Notary Public must be at least 18 years of age, be a legal resident of Texas, and meet the criminal history requirements of § 406.004, Texas Government Code. Simpler, smarter, safer.