Texas does not stipulate a different procedure for those who have been convicted of a misdemeanor, but if you have been convicted of a felony it is an automatic denial of your application. If you have been convicted of a crime other than a class C misd... Texas does not stipulate a different procedure for those who have been convicted of a misdemeanor, but if you have been convicted of a felony it is an automatic denial of your application. If you have been convicted of a crime other than a class C misdemeanor, we have outlined the process for your below. The application process is the same if you are a new or renewing notary. Furthermore, renewing applicants must submit the paperwork each time they renew, for you are up for approval or denial each time you apply to either become or renew as a notary public. Though, Texas does allow electronic submission of applications, if you have been convicted of a crime other than a class C misdemeanor, we, as your bonding agency, CANNOT electronically submit your application. The application will be mailed to the state. If you have been convicted of a crime other than a class C misdemeanor, you should:

1. Submit
   1. Copies of the court orders and the sentencing
   2. Papers pertaining to your release from probation
   3. A statement of the nature of the case. Such as, the circumstances, the date, and the location it occurred, as well as if the case is currently on appeal.
2. Once NPU receives your application, with the above information attached, we will send it to the Secretary of State’s Office for review. There it takes approximately six to eight weeks for them to process your application.
3. Once your application is returned from the Secretary of State’s Office
   1. If approved, the state will send you your commission certificate, and they will send notice to us of the approval. We can then process your order, and you will have your supplies in approximately seven business days.
   2. If denied, the applicant will receive a full refund. The refund will be issued by the means of the original payment (i.e. if you paid with your credit card, the charge will be refunded on your card).
   3. The state tells your bonding agency, NPU, if your application is approved or denied, but the state does not reveal the details of the decision-making process so, unfortunately, we cannot let you know the reasons behind why your application was denied or approved.

The state views each case as a separate incident, and they do not have a standard way to process each infraction. Therefore, the more supporting documentation you can provide for your case the better. If you would like to hear more about these cases, please call our Customer Care Center.