Notary Bond

Because the nature of their work gives notaries hefty legal authority, government agencies often require them to provide a surety bond in any state in which they will perform their duties. Notaries typically have to submit their bonds before they can lawfully conduct notary work such as notarizing documents or taking affidavits. Notary Bonds guarantee that the principal (Notary) shall well, truly and faithfully perform all official duties required of him/her by law and all such additional duties as may hereafter be imposed on him/her as such officer by an law of the State.

Notary bonds are not a form of insurance. Notary bonds function as risk mitigation tools that protect those who work with notaries from fraud and any other notarial errors. Notary bonds also deter notaries from unethical conduct while conducting notarial duties. If a notary should make a mistake, a claim can be filed against the bond so that the obligee can receive financial reparation.

Application Information

Complete the Commercial Application to get started. Please note: in addition to our commercial bond application, we may need to request the business and personal financial statements of the owner(s) and copy of any statute or ordinance that’s requiring the bond and/or a bond form.