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Notary, court runner and process server work in Texas
We are adding independent contractors across Texas: commissioned notaries and loan signing agents, court runners who file papers and pull records, and process servers. Jobs are offered near your home ZIP. Each job shows its pay up front. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer.
Who we're looking for
Roles open in Texas
- Notaries and loan signing agents. General notary visits and loan packages, at the signer's home, workplace or bedside. You need a current Texas commission from the Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit.
- Court runners. Trips to courthouses and records offices in Texas: filing documents, returning conformed copies and retrieving records.
- Servers of legal papers. Serving summonses, complaints, subpoenas and notices, logging each attempt, and completing the proof of service Texas requires.
Each role's posting in Texas
- Mobile notary and notary signing agent
- Process server
- Court runner (filings, records and embassy runs, no serving)
How jobs work
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There is no guarantee of jobs or earnings. We are a young company based in Cranford, New Jersey, without an office in your area.
Our requirements
Notaries and signing agents
- A notary commission with at least 60 days left before it expires
- E&O coverage with a limit of $100,000 or more
- For loan signings only, a current NNA Notary Signing Agent certification; otherwise just your commission and E&O documents, uploaded with your application
Process servers and court runners
- A home ZIP code and a travel radius
- A vehicle that is registered and insured
- Whatever license, registration or appointment Texas or your county requires for serving papers
- Process servers attach their driver's license, registration, auto insurance and a background check from the past 12 months when applying, and their license to serve if the area requires one
- For court runners (filing and records only): a driver's license, auto insurance and a background check from the past 12 months, attached when you apply
Texas notary commission
The Texas commission at a glance
Commissions in Texas come from the Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit. Portal education, a $10,000 bond, and an oath you take on your own downloaded commission.
Texas eligibility
- You are a Texas resident and at least 18.
- You have no felony conviction and no conviction for a crime of moral turpitude. The Secretary of State runs a background check on every applicant.
- With any conviction, you upload the court order, sentencing paperwork and a statement about each one.
Source: Notary Public, Texas Secretary of State.
The Texas order of operations
- Complete the SB 693 education
- Get the bond
- Apply in SOSPortal
- Take the oath on your commission
- Order the seal and record book
Source: Notary Public, Texas Secretary of State; Traditional Notary Application guide.
Texas costs, and two the state pages leave blank
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Education course (SOS Notary Portal) | Shown in the portal Nonrefundable. The Secretary of State pages we checked don't print the amount. |
| Commission application | Shown in SOSPortal Paid by card. Not stated on the pages we checked. |
| $10,000 bond premium | Set by surety Does not cap your own liability. |
| Name change | $20 filing fee Plus a rider from your surety. |
| Online notary application (optional) | $50 + 2.7% Convenience fee on top. Separate commission. |
Look up the course and application fees in SOSPortal before you budget; we only list amounts the Secretary of State publishes. Seal and record book prices are set by vendors.
Source: Notary Public Educational Information; Online Notary Getting Started; Traditional Notary Application guide.
Term: The four-year Texas term
Texas commissions last four years. The SB 693 education applies to renewing notaries as well as new ones, so plan time for the portal course before each renewal.
Source: Notary Public Educational Information; Notary Public, Texas Secretary of State.
Our full guide to a Texas notary commission
Certificate wording: Texas notarial certificate wording, from the official sources.
General information from official Texas sources, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with the State of Texas.
Serving papers in Texas
Process server rules in Texas
Process server rules vary by state, and sometimes by county or city. Some places license or register process servers, some require a court appointment, and some have no separate requirement. You must meet Texas's rules for any papers you serve, and we ask about it when you apply. Texas's court rules and official court website are the place to confirm what applies. We can't give legal advice.
As one example, in small claims cases (Justice Court (Small Claims Case)), the pages we checked describe service this way: “Sheriff or constable, certified process server, the clerk by registered or certified mail (restricted delivery, return receipt requested), or a court-authorized person 18+; no party or interested person may serve (TRCP 501.2).” Other civil cases follow their own rules.
Source: Texas State Law Library: Small Claims Maximum (FAQ, updated Nov 25, 2025); Texas State Law Library: Small Claims Cases guide; Texas State Law Library: Appealing a Case; Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (updated as of Jan 1, 2026), posted by Harris County Justice Courts.
Texas contractor questions
Do I need a Texas notary commission?
For notary and loan signing jobs in Texas, yes: a commission from the Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit with at least 60 days left and E&O insurance of at least $100,000; loan signings also need a current NNA certification. Court runs and serves don't need a commission.
Do I need a license to serve papers in Texas?
That depends on where you serve. Check Texas's court rules and any county or city requirement before you accept a serve. This is not legal advice.
How much work is there in Texas?
We can't say, and we don't promise any. Offers depend on client requests near your ZIP. There is no guarantee of jobs.
Am I an employee?
No, you work as an independent contractor, choosing every job and free to counter any offer.
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