Free Notary Public Bond eBook
We have compiled a Free Notary Public Bond eBook containing the surety bond and commission requirements for notaries all across the country.
In this eBook, insurance agents will learn:
- The bond requirements for notaries
- Who is required to obtain a notary bond
- How to obtain a notary bond for your customer
- Premium rates and underwriting for notary bonds
- The application process for obtaining a notary bond
- The insurance requirements associated with each notary bond
- How to file a notary bond
- How to avoid claims made against the bond
This eBook is completely free, and we encourage insurance agents to utilize the contents contained throughout the eBook to better assist their customers in obtaining Notary Bonds. Insurance Agents can download our free eBook below:
Which States Require Notaries to Purchase a Surety Bond?
29 states and the District of Columbia require notaries public to purchase a surety bond. The following states have bond requirements for notaries:
| State | Bond Limit |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $25,000 |
| Alaska | $2,500 |
| Arizona | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | $7,500 |
| California | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | $2,000 |
| Florida* | $7,500 |
| Hawaii | $1,000 |
| Idaho | $10,000 |
| Illinois | $5,000 |
| Indiana | $25,000 |
| Kansas | $7,500 |
| Kentucky | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | $10,000 |
| Michigan | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | $5,000 |
| Missouri | $10,000 |
| Montana | $25,000 |
| Nebraska | $15,000 |
| Nevada | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | $10,000 |
| North Dakota | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | $10,000 |
| Texas | $10,000 |
| Utah* | $5,000 |
| Washington | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | $500 |
*Florida and Utah requires remote notaries to purchase an additional surety bond before providing remote notarial services. Visit our comprehensive guide for each state’s notary bond for details on the additional notary bond requirements.
How Can an Insurance Agent Obtain an Notary Public Surety Bond?
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