TXRON Authorized
Texas Loan Signing Agent Requirements
Everything a notary loan signing agent needs to know about operating in Texas: commission terms, fees, journal requirements, bond obligations, RON status, and compliance notes.
Commission Term
4 years
Max Fee
$6 per notarial act
Journal Required
No
Bond Required
No
RON Authorized
Yes
Notary Authority
Secretary of State
Journal Requirements
Optional
Optional but strongly recommended; required for RON
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Authorized
RON authorized under SB 2328 — active RON market
Acceptable Identification
- TX Driver's License
- TX ID
- Passport
- Military ID
Acknowledgment Wording
Standard Texas acknowledgment per Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 121
E&O Insurance
E&O not required by state; $25k+ recommended
Loan Signing Agent (LSA) Certification
No state LSA certification; NNA certification widely required
Notary Commission Renewal
Texas notary commissions are issued by the Secretary of State. Commission term: 4 years.
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