1. Properly read, complete, and sign. Form 2301 - Application for Appointment as.Application for Appointment as a Texas Notary Public - General application and bond form to become a Texas notary. (Word, PDF). 2301-E. To be eligible for appointment as a Texas notary public, a person shall be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the State of Texas. Services include witnessing the signing of important documents, taking affidavits and depositions and giving oaths. Form 1: "Affidavit for Warrant of Arrest and Detention". Use this form only when a photo identification was made at the time the check was written. Simpler, smarter, safer. Need a document notarized or a power of attorney?