What is a Notary Public Surety Bond?
Notary Public Surety Bonds are required for individuals seeking to become a notary, or public official granted authorization to perform specific legal formalities including the validation of various legal documents, as well as the administration of oaths and affirmations.
These public official surety bonds protect the general public against potential losses caused by the harmful acts of a notary, such as fraud, unlawful omissions and negligence. Unintentional errors, which can still result in significant losses and confusion, are also covered by these surety bonds. Notary Public Surety Bonds ensure that the notary performs their duties in an ethical and faithful manner, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Which states require Notary Public Bonds?
Pacific Surety proudly offers Notary Public Surety Bonds in the following states:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
If you do not see your state listed, please contact us and our knowledgeable underwriters will assist you.
What is the bond amount for Notary Public Bonds?
Bond amounts for Notary Public Surety Bonds vary and are based on the state’s requirement for licensure. Therefore, bond amounts and requirements will fluctuate from state to state. Please contact us with specific questions, and our knowledgeable underwriting staff will assist you.
How much do Notary Public Bonds cost?
Pricing for Notary Public Surety Bonds will vary, and your premium will be based on the following factors:
- State the bond is required in
- Amount of the bond
- Term length of the bond
Individuals with good credit can expect to pay premiums below $100 for the term of the bond. To find out how much your bond is going to cost, please complete our online application for your free, no obligation price quote.
How do I obtain a Notary Public Surety Bond?
The first step is to complete our quick online application for your free, no obligation bond quote. Submission takes only five minutes, and our underwriting staff will be in contact with you within a couple of hours with pricing. If you prefer to speak with our knowledgeable staff, please call 1-866-722-7873 and one of our Underwriters will assist you in applying for your bond.
After you receive approval, you must sign an indemnity agreement with the surety and provide payment for your bond premium. In most cases, we can issue bonds the same day we receive your signed documents and payment.
Who does a Notary Public Surety Bond protect?
These public official surety bonds protect the public against potential losses caused by the harmful acts of a notary, such as fraud, unlawful omissions and negligence. Unintentional errors, which can still result in significant losses and confusion, are also covered by these surety bonds. Notary Public Surety Bonds ensure that the notary performs their duties in an ethical and faithful manner, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
If the notary violates any applicable laws, a claim can be filed on their bond. If the claim is valid, the surety will pay up to the penal sum of the bond to resolve the claim. You are then required to reimburse the surety for all monies paid out, including any attorney fees incurred by the surety in the defense of the claim.
Claims can be detrimental to your business. Not only do they cause financial harm, they make it very difficult, if not impossible, to get bonded again.