TX

Notary services in Texas

RON authorized No marriage solemnization Copy cert restricted VIN verification N/A Max fee $6/act

Jurisdiction overview

Remote online (RON) Authorized
Marriage solemnization Not permitted
Copy certification Restricted
VIN verification Not specified
Maximum fee per act $6.00
Listed notaries 0

Services with restrictions in Texas

Copy Certification
Copy certification by notaries is prohibited or severely restricted in Texas. Vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates) may never be copy certified by a notary in any state.
Marriage Solemnization
Marriage solemnization by notaries is not authorized in Texas under state law.

Notary requirements & rules

Audio-Video Requirements
Real-time two-way audio-visual communication required Mandatory
The signer and notary must be able to communicate simultaneously by sight and sound through an electronic device at the time of the notarial act.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 11
RON session must be recorded and retained Mandatory
The notary or RON platform must retain a recording of the complete audio-visual session for a minimum of 5 years from the date of the notarial act.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 16
Fee Maximums
Texas maximum fee - $6 per notarial act Mandatory
Texas law limits notary fees to $6 per acknowledgment, jurat, or other notarial act.
Source: Texas Gov. Code § 406.024
Identity Proofing
Two-factor identity verification for RON Mandatory
Remote online notarization requires credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID AND knowledge-based authentication (KBA) with a passing score of at least 80% on 5 questions within 2 attempts.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 14
Journal Requirements
Electronic journal permitted for RON Mandatory
A notary performing remote online notarization may maintain the required journal in electronic form provided it is tamper-evident and accessible for the required retention period.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 17