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Notary Public Complaint Process

Texas Secretary of State

Portal-based complaint investigation for alleged harm or legal violations involving a Texas notary public.

TexasLegal AssistanceStatewide Texas notarial-law enforcement, including notarizations and notaries connected to the Central Texas counties.

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How to get help

Prepare a notarized complaint and a copy of the notarized document at issue when applicable. Create an SOS Notary Portal account and submit the complaint through the portal following the official guide.

Who this service helps

Identified complainants alleging a specific violation of Texas notary law or rules who know the notary's name and Notary ID. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.

Where this service is available

Service area: Statewide Texas notarial-law enforcement, including notarizations and notaries connected to the Central Texas counties.

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About this service

The Secretary of State investigates alleged public harm caused by notaries and may educate, reprimand, suspend, or revoke a notary commission when warranted.

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