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NOTARY BONDS

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PROTECT THE
PUBLIC AND
YOUR CLIENTS

If you provide notary public services, most states require you to have a Notary Bond. This bond serves as a financial guarantee that you will perform your duties in accordance with the law and helps protect the state and public from financial harm caused by a notary’s omission, mistake, or wrongful act.

Requirements

Fast, efficient, and competitively priced, The Bar Plan’s Notary Bond is available nationwide. To obtain a Notary Bond, you’ll need to provide the following:

A SIGNED AND WITNESSED COPY OF OUR INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

A $50 PREMIUM

STATE-REQUIRED MATERIALS AS OUTLINED BELOW

State-Specific Instructions

Illinois

Notary Bond Options

1) $5,000 Notary Bond (Regular Notary)
2) $30,000 Notary Bond (Remote Notarization by Audio-Video Communication)

Appointment Term: 4 Years

What You'll Need

  • Original Illinois Notary Public Application, Sections 1 & 2 completed, with applicant signature in Section 3 on the Principal/Notary Public Applicant line
  • Copy of driver's license
  • $15 filing fee payable to the Illinois Secretary of State

Please note: We will forward the notary application and bond to the Secretary of State.

Indiana

$25,000 Notary Bond

Appointment Term: 8 Years

What You'll Need

  • Applicant's name
  • Applicant's home address
  • Current commission expiration, if applicable

Kansas

$12,000 Notary Bond

Appointment Term: 4 Years

What You'll Need

  • Original Kansas Notary Public Appointment Form, Sections A & B completed
  • $25 filing fee payable to the Kansas Secretary of State

Please note: We will forward the notary application and bond to the Kansas Secretary of State.

Kentucky

$1,000 Notary Bond

Appointment Term: 4 Years

What You'll Need

  • Copy of letter from the Secretary of State

Missouri

$10,000 Notary Bond

Appointment Term: 4 Years

What You'll Need

  • Copy of letter from the Secretary of State

New Mexico

$10,000 Notary Bond

Appointment Term: 4 Years

What You'll Need

  • Copy of completed New Mexico Notary Public Application

Oklahoma

$1,000 Notary Bond

Appointment Term: 4 Years

What You'll Need

  • Copy of Notary Public Commission
  • Applicant's home address

Tennessee

$10,000 Notary Bond

Appointment Term: 4 Years

What You'll Need

  • Copy of completed notary application
  • Commission letter

Texas

$10,000 Notary Bond

Appointment Term: 4 Years

What You'll Need

  • Original fully executed Application for Appointment as Texas Notary Public
  • $21 filing fee payable to the Texas Secretary of State

Please note: We will forward the notary application and bond to the Secretary of State.

Wisconsin

$500 Notary Bond

Appointment Term: 4 Years

What You'll Need

  • Original Notary Public Application, including bond form and oath of office
  • Certificate from passing Notary exam
  • $20 filing fee payable to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

Please note: We will forward the notary application and bond to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.

Ready to Get Your Notary Bond?

Apply online or contact our Bonds team if you have questions about your state's requirements.