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Notary by Joy › Online notary
Texas Commissioned Online Notary · Remote Online Notarization
Online notary in Texas. Notarized by video, from anywhere.
Notary by Joy is commissioned by the State of Texas as an online notary. You join a secure video session from your phone or computer, verify your ID, sign electronically and download the notarized document the same day. The signer can be anywhere in the world. The price is $35 per notarized signature, with no travel fee.
01 How it works
Notarized in about 15 minutes, from anywhere
1
Book
Pick a time on the calendar or text (469) 892-8414. Tell me the document and how many signatures need notarizing.
2
Upload
You receive a secure link to upload your document as a PDF. Do not sign it yet.
3
Verify
Scan your photo ID and answer a few identity questions. The platform handles this in a couple of minutes.
4
Sign
We meet on live video, you sign electronically, and I apply my Texas electronic seal. You download the finished document right away.
02 Pricing
Online vs. in-person
Both are priced in full on this site. Online skips the travel fee, so it is usually cheaper for one or two signatures and for anyone outside the metroplex.
| Signatures | Online | In person, within 15 miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 signature | $35 | $55 |
| 2 signatures | $70 | $65 |
| 3 signatures | $105 | $75 |
| Signer outside DFW | $35 each | Not available |
Rule of thumb: one signature, or a signer who is out of town, goes online. Three or more signatures, a signer without a smartphone or computer, or a document that needs wet ink, goes in person. See the full in-person fee schedule.
03 Who it helps
When online is the better choice
No time for a visit
Sign from your office or your kitchen table between meetings, including evenings and weekends, 7am to 9pm.
Relatives in different places
When one signer is in Dallas and another is out of state, each can join online instead of coordinating a single meeting.
What you need
- A phone, tablet or computer with a camera, microphone and a steady internet connection
- A current, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport
- Your document as a PDF, complete but unsigned, with its notarial certificate
- About 15 minutes somewhere quiet and well lit
• Questions
Online notary FAQ
How much does online notarization cost in Texas?
Texas allows an online notary to charge up to $25 per online notarization in addition to the regular notarial fee of up to $10 (Texas Government Code §406.111 and §406.024). Notary by Joy charges $35 per notarized signature online, with no travel fee. The total is confirmed before the session.
Is an online notarization legally valid?
Yes. Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A Texas online notarization is performed by a commissioned Texas online notary and is recognized in other states, though the person or office receiving your document may have its own rules, so check with them if you are unsure.
Where does the signer need to be?
Anywhere. The notary must be physically in Texas during the session, but the signer can join from another state or another country, from a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone.
How is my identity verified online?
The session platform scans your government-issued photo ID and asks a short set of identity questions drawn from public records. This is the standard Texas process for online notarization. If you cannot pass the questions, an in-person appointment is the backup.
What documents cannot be notarized online?
Most documents can. Some, such as wills, self-proving affidavits and directives to physicians, need witnesses, and some offices that receive documents require wet-ink originals. Mention the document when booking and I will tell you whether online or in-person is the better route.
Is the session recorded?
Yes. Texas requires the audio and video of every online notarization to be recorded and securely kept. The recording protects you and the notary if the notarization is ever questioned.
Book an online notarization
Pick a time on the calendar, or text the document type and number of signatures to (469) 892-8414. Sessions run seven days a week from 7am to 9pm Central.