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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Texas

In Texas the statutory notary fee for an acknowledgment is $10 for the first signature and $1 for each additional signature, and online notarization has been authorized since July 1, 2018, with an extra fee of up to $25.

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Texas at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$10 first signature, $1 each additional
Statutory base amount. Since H.B. 255 (2023) the Secretary of State must adjust these fees for inflation once every five years. An online notarization may add up to $25.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
Tex. Gov't Code 406.101 and following, effective July 1, 2018
Added by H.B. 1217 (85th Leg.), Acts 2017, ch. 340.

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The rules in Texas

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Texas?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Texas: $10 first signature, $1 each additional. Statutory base amount. Since H.B. 255 (2023) the Secretary of State must adjust these fees for inflation once every five years. An online notarization may add up to $25.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Texas?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Texas: yes.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Texas, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Texas: Tex. Gov't Code 406.101 and following, effective July 1, 2018. Added by H.B. 1217 (85th Leg.), Acts 2017, ch. 340.

Where do the Texas notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Tex. Gov't Code 406.024 and Tex. Gov't Code 406.111. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

House Bill 255 (2023), effective September 1, 2023, amended the notary fee section.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.