Notary Bonds
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A Notary Bond guarantees to the state and the public, compliance with the law and possible damages for improper notarial acts.
To issue a Notary bond, we require:
- A signed and witnessed copy of our Indemnity Agreement – DOWNLOAD PDF HERE.
- $35.00 premium,
- Each state specific required materials, as listed below.
State Specific Instructions
Illinois – $5,000 Notary Bond for a 4 year appointment:
- Original Illinois Notary Public Application, Sections 1 & 2 completed with applicant signature in Section 3 on the Principal/Notary Public Applicant line
- Copy of Drivers License
- Filing fee in the amount of $10.00 payable to the Illinois Secretary of State
- We will forward the Notary application and Bond to the Secretary of State
Indiana – $25,000 Notary Bond for an 8 year appointment:
- Applicant’s name
- Applicant’s home address
- Current commission expiration, if applicable
Kansas – $7,500 Notary Bond for a 4 year appointment:
- Original Kansas Notary Public Appointment Form, Sections A & B completed
- Filing fee in the amount of $25.00 payable to the Kansas Secretary of State
- We will forward Notary application and Bond to the Kansas Secretary of State
Kentucky – $1,000 Notary Bond for a 4 year appointment:
- Notary Bond Application – DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Missouri– $10,000 Notary Bond for a 4 year appointment:
- Copy of Letter from the Secretary of State
New Mexico– $10,000 Notary Bond for a 4 year appointment:
- Copy of the completed New Mexico Notary Public Application
Oklahoma- $1,000 Notary Bond for a 4 year appointment:
- Copy of Notary Public Commission
- Home address of Notary applicant
Tennessee- $10,000 Notary bond for a 4 year appointment:
- Copy of completed Notary application
- Commission letter
Texas-$10,000 Notary Bond for a 4 year appointment:
- Original fully executed Application for Appointment as Texas Notary Public
- Filing fee in the amount of $21.00, payable to the TX Secretary of State
- We will forward Notary application and Bond to the Secretary of State
Wisconsin- $500 Notary Bond for a 4 year appointment:
- Original Notary Public Application, including bond form and oath of office
- Certificate from passing Notary exam
- Filing fee in the amount of $20, payable to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
- We will forward Notary application and Bond to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
If not listed above, pick a state to be directed to that state’s specific notary requirements.
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