Spanish-speaking notary in Dallas: notario vs. notary public

A notary public is not a “notario”

In many Spanish-speaking countries a notario público is a trained lawyer. In Texas, a notary public is not. Texas law makes it a crime for a notary to:

• use “notario” or “notario publico” to advertise;
• say or imply they are a licensed attorney;
• charge to prepare documents for or represent you in a court or immigration matter.

A notary who advertises in Spanish must also post, in English and Spanish, that they are not an attorney and the fees they may charge (Tex. Gov’t Code §406.017). The Texas Secretary of State rejects apostille requests on documents containing “Notario Publico” (SOS).

For immigration help, see a licensed attorney or an accredited representative, not a notary.

Finding one who speaks Spanish

None of the Dallas mobile notaries we verified state on their sites that they speak Spanish, so we are not listing one yet. Ask when you call. A notary may still charge for translation or typing services (§406.017(a-1)).

Fees are capped

Whatever language, a Texas notary may charge only the state fees: $10 for the first signature on an acknowledgment and $1 for each additional (notary fees in Texas).

Before you book

• Every signer needs an unexpired government-issued photo ID (what ID to bring).
• Do not sign until you are in front of the notary.
• Texas caps the notarial fee itself ($10 first signature on an acknowledgment, $1 each additional; §406.024). Ask for the total, including any travel charge, before you book. See notary fees in Texas.
• Check any notary’s commission in SOS Direct.

Listings are not paid endorsements. See all verified Dallas mobile notaries or use the Find a Mobile Notary box on the home page.