Bilingual notary & apostille help · Oak Cliff, Dallas County, TX
Notary Public & Apostille Services in Dallas, TX
Call or text (972) 803-6207 · 2743 S. Hampton Rd, Suite A, Dallas, TX 75224 · Walk-ins welcome when a notary is available; appointments recommended
Texas notaries public
Commissioned by the Texas Secretary of State
Bilingual
English & Español, every step
Apostille help
For documents used in Mexico and abroad
Fees set by Texas law
Most notarizations $10 or less
What we notarize
Documents We Notarize in Dallas
We notarize a wide range of personal, family and business documents, including but not limited to:
Affidavits & sworn statements
Statements you swear or affirm are true, signed in front of the notary.
Powers of attorney
General, special and bilingual powers of attorney you bring, including those for property or family matters in Mexico.
Minor travel consent letters
Letters that let a child travel with one parent or another adult, notarized and routed for apostille when needed.
Agreements & settlement documents
Settlement agreements, contracts and authorizations, as long as the document is complete with no blank spaces.
Deeds & real estate documents
Documents that need an acknowledged signature before they can be recorded or accepted.
School, medical & business forms
Authorizations, declarations and business paperwork families and owners need on short notice.
Have a document ready to sign? Book a notary appointment or call ahead so we can confirm what you need.
Types of Notarial Acts, Explained
Acknowledgment
You confirm to the notary that you signed the document willingly and for the purpose stated. Common for deeds and powers of attorney.
Jurat (sworn statement)
You swear or affirm that the contents are true and sign in the notary’s presence. Common for affidavits.
Oath or affirmation
A formal spoken promise the notary administers, sometimes required on its own.
Copy certification
The notary certifies that a copy of a non-recordable document is a true copy. Texas notaries cannot certify copies of public records such as birth, marriage or death certificates.
Apostille Help for Documents Used in Mexico and Abroad
- ✓Powers of attorney for property, business or family matters in Mexico
- ✓Minor travel consent letters and affidavits
- ✓Guidance on notarizing correctly before the apostille step
- ✓Birth, marriage and death certificates cannot be notarized; they are apostilled using a certified copy from the agency that issued them, and we will tell you which path your document needs
The Texas Secretary of State issues apostilles and charges a state fee of $10 per document. You can request an apostille directly from the Secretary of State; our help with preparing and submitting the request is an optional, separate service. Some countries do not accept documents notarized online.
Transparent pricing
How Much Does a Notary Cost in Texas?
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment (first signature) | Up to $10 |
| Each additional signature on the same acknowledgment | Up to $1 |
| Oath or affirmation with certificate and seal (including jurats) | Up to $10 |
| Certificate under seal not otherwise provided for, such as a copy certification | Up to $10 |
| Any other notarial act not listed | Up to $10 |
Source: Texas Government Code § 406.024. The Texas Secretary of State may adjust these amounts for inflation. Translation, typing, apostille preparation and mobile visits are separate services that are not notarial acts; we quote them before any work begins.
How Our Notary Service Works
Call or book
Tell us the document, how many people are signing and where it will be used.
Bring your ID and document
Every signer brings a current government-issued photo ID. Do not sign the document beforehand unless told to.
We verify and notarize
We confirm identity, check that the document is complete and notarize it with each signer present.
Apostille, if needed
For documents going abroad, we prepare and submit the apostille request to the Texas Secretary of State.
What to bring
- ✓The complete, unsigned document
- ✓A current government-issued photo ID for every signer; Texas law sets which IDs a notary can accept, so call ahead if you are unsure about yours
- ✓Every person who needs to sign, in person
- ✓Any instructions from the agency, court or country receiving the document
What a Texas notary cannot notarize
- ✓Documents with blank spaces or missing pages
- ✓A signature when the signer is not present
- ✓A document the signer does not understand or is being pressured to sign
- ✓Birth, marriage and death certificates or other recordable public records
- ✓Documents in which the notary has a personal or financial interest
English–Spanish Translation & Typing Services
- ✓English → Spanish and Spanish → English translation
- ✓Typing of letters, declarations and travel consent letters from your wording
- ✓Clear formatting so your document is ready for notarization
We do not choose legal forms, draft legal documents, give legal advice or help with immigration matters. If you need a legal document prepared or advice about which document to use, please consult a licensed Texas attorney.
Meet Our Texas Notaries Public
At APEX Income Tax & Multiservice, notarizations are performed by notaries public commissioned by the State of Texas, dedicated to accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with Texas law.
Esteban Baza
Esteban founded APEX Income Tax & Multiservice and has served the Dallas County community for years. He notarizes affidavits, powers of attorney, travel consent letters and business documents, and explains each step in English or Spanish so clients understand what they are signing.
Wendy Baza
Wendy is known for her attention to detail and welcoming, client-focused service. She notarizes personal and business documents, including declarations, statements and travel consent letters, and makes sure every notarization meets Texas notarial standards.
Steve Baza
Steve provides dependable notary service for legal, business and settlement documents. His work emphasizes accuracy, careful identity verification and strict compliance with Texas notary law.
Notary Services Across Dallas County
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Bring your document and a valid ID, or call ahead so we can confirm exactly what you’ll need.
Texas Notary & Apostille FAQs
Texas law sets the maximum fee for each notarial act. An acknowledgment is up to $10 for the first signature and $1 for each additional signature, and an oath, affirmation or jurat is up to $10. We confirm the exact fee before we begin. Translation, typing, apostille preparation and mobile visits are separate services.
Each signer needs a current government-issued photo ID, such as a Texas driver license or ID card or a U.S. passport, unless the notary personally knows the signer. Texas law sets which IDs a notary can accept, so call ahead if you are unsure whether your ID qualifies.
Yes. Texas law requires every signer to appear before the notary at the time of notarization. We do not notarize a signature without the signer present.
Yes. We can notarize a document in Spanish when the signer understands it and the notarial certificate is in a language the notary can read. We also offer English–Spanish translation.
Yes. We notarize powers of attorney you bring, including bilingual ones, and can prepare and submit the apostille request so the document is accepted in Mexico. Ask the person or office receiving it whether they have specific requirements.
An apostille authenticates a Texas notarized document or public record so it is recognized in another country. The Texas Secretary of State issues it for a state fee of $10 per document. You can request it directly from the Secretary of State, or we can prepare and submit the request for you as a separate service.
It is a letter in which a parent authorizes a child to travel with the other parent or another adult. It is not always legally required, but it is strongly recommended for international travel. Bring your completed letter, or we can type it from the wording you provide, and then notarize it.
No. Our notaries are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice, choose legal forms or draft legal documents. We can translate documents and type letters from the wording you provide. For legal advice, please consult a licensed Texas attorney.
No. Texas notaries cannot notarize or certify copies of recordable public records such as birth, marriage or death certificates. Certified copies come from the agency that issued the record, and those copies can be apostilled by the Texas Secretary of State.
A Texas notary cannot notarize a document with blank spaces, a signature when the signer is not present, a document the signer does not understand, recordable public records, or a document in which the notary has a personal or financial interest.
Mobile visits in the Dallas area may be available by appointment. Call (972) 803-6207 to confirm availability and pricing before we schedule.
Yes. We are fully bilingual and explain the notarization in English or Spanish. Ver esta página en español.
APEX Income Tax & Multiservice LLC is a private, independent firm. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the IRS, the Texas Secretary of State or the Texas Comptroller. ITINs (Form W-7) and business registrations are available directly from the government at little or no cost at irs.gov and sos.texas.gov; you are not required to use a paid service. Our fees cover professional preparation and submission help only, and government fees are separate. We cannot guarantee approval or processing times and do not give legal or immigration advice. Texas notary notice: I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN TEXAS AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE. Questions: info@apexincometax.com.