Maintenance Notice: Trademarks, Data Brokers and various other applications will be unavailable on January 20, starting at 6:00 p.m.
THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 20 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY.
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, OUR LOBBY WALK-IN HOURS WILL BE 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. (CENTRAL), MONDAY - FRIDAY.

Notary Portal Guide

To get started using the new Notary system, you must first Create an SOS portal account.

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Already a Notary Public?

Check out our guides below to learn more about updating your commission or requesting a replacement.

Notary Public Step-by-Step Guides

Application Process

Manage Your Commission Guide (PDF)

Compliants

Public Information Request