Issue Date:
Revised Date: 2018-07-01

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Business Regulation

Origin Date

1881 by the 17th Leg., R.S. (ch. 82, p.186)

Description

A fee of $10 charged for each notary public commission. The Secretary of State may charge an additional fee for online application submission.

Fee of $1 for exclusive purpose of hiring an investigator and for preparing and distributing material.

A fee of $10 for approving and filing the bond of the notary public. 

Due Date

When commission is issued. Commission valid for a four-year period.

Collecting Agencies

Note

Rate amended by S.B. 989, 68th Leg., R.S.

$10 bond filing fee added by S.B. 681, 69th Leg., R.S.

Amended by H.B. 2241, 70th Leg., R.S.

Online application fee added by H.B. 1217, 85th Leg., R.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title PROFESSIONAL FEES
Receipt Category 03 – Business Regulation
Receipt Type 10 – Business/Professional Fees
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES