California Notary Public Bond
California requires every notary public to file a $15,000 surety bond for their four-year commission. It is one of the most affordable bonds we place, and we issue it fast.
- Bond amount
- $15,000
- Authority
- California Secretary of State
- Statute
- Gov. Code §8212
The premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by underwriting. The figures above are the bond amounts, not what you pay.
What it is
The notary bond protects the public from financial harm caused by a notary's errors or misconduct. You file it with your county clerk for your four-year commission. It protects the public, not you, so many notaries also carry separate errors-and-omissions coverage.
Who needs it
- New notaries applying for a California commission
- Notaries renewing at the end of a four-year term
- Anyone the Secretary of State requires to file before commissioning
Bond amounts and requirements are general guidance and can change. Confirm the current requirement with the listed agency before you file. We will quote your exact bond.
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