Online Notary for Texas — Notarized in About 15 Minutes
Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso or a ranch road with good Wi-Fi — if you're in Texas (or a Texan living elsewhere), you can get your document notarized on live video without driving anywhere.
Is online notarization legal in Texas?
Yes. Texas was one of the first states to adopt online notarization. House Bill 1217 (2017) created the Texas online notary public commission, and online notarizations have been valid in Texas since July 1, 2018.
Texas law is signer-friendly: under Texas Government Code § 406.110, an online notary may notarize for a signer "regardless of whether the principal is physically located in this state." That means Texans who are traveling, deployed, at college out of state or living abroad can still notarize Texas documents.
Every online notarization in Texas is completed over two-way audio-video, and the notarial certificate states that it was an online notarization. Identity is confirmed through credential analysis of your government ID plus identity-proofing questions.
How it works for Texas signers
Upload
Add your PDF from your phone or computer — no printing or scanning.
Verify
Scan your government photo ID and answer a few identity questions.
Sign
Meet a commissioned notary on live video, sign, and download your notarized document.
What Texas signers notarize online
Powers of attorney
General, durable and limited POAs for family, business or vehicle matters.
Affidavits & sworn statements
Affidavits of heirship, residency, identity and other sworn statements (jurat with oath on video).
Real estate paperwork
Seller and buyer documents for Texas transactions when the title company or lender accepts online notarization.
Vehicle & title paperwork
Bill of sale and supporting affidavits for vehicle transfers.
Business documents
Contracts, authorizations and corporate forms for Texas LLCs and corporations.
Parental consent forms
Travel consent letters for minors traveling with one parent or another adult.
Before you start: Texas checklist
- If your document is going to a title company, lender or court, confirm they accept online notarization before your session. Most Texas title companies do, but each one sets its own policy.
- Texas home-equity (Section 50(a)(6)) loans have special closing-location rules under the Texas Constitution. Ask your lender before planning to sign those documents remotely.
- Have a valid, unexpired government photo ID (Texas driver's license, ID card or U.S. passport) and a device with a camera and microphone.
Online notary in Texas: FAQ
Is an online notarization valid in Texas?
Yes. Texas has authorized online notarization since July 1, 2018 under Chapter 406 of the Texas Government Code, and Texas online notaries may notarize for signers located anywhere.
Can I notarize a Texas document if I live in another state?
Yes. Texas law specifically allows the signer to be outside Texas during an online notarization, so Texans who are traveling, in the military or living elsewhere can still use it.
What ID do I need for an online notary in Texas?
A current government-issued photo ID such as a Texas driver's license, state ID card or U.S. passport. The platform scans it and asks identity-verification questions before you meet the notary.
How long does it take?
Most sessions take about 15 minutes from upload to notarized document, with no appointment needed.
How much does it cost?
Online notarization starts at $25 for the first notarized signature. Each additional signer is $10, and an additional notary meeting is $25.
Is it available nights and weekends?
Yes. Notaries are available 24/7 — no appointment needed.
Ready to notarize your Texas document?
No appointment, no waiting room — just upload and go.
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Last updated October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules for specific documents and receiving offices vary — confirm requirements with the party that will receive your document.