Notary Public Bonds Infographic

Most states require notaries to have a notary bond. Specific requirements vary by state. Some states require all notaries to be bonded, while others only require notaries who perform certain types of transactions to be bonded.

What is a notary bond?

A notary bond is a financial guarantee that notaries must purchase to ensure they fulfill their obligations concerning their professional duties. These bonds help protect the public from fraud and other forms of misconduct.

If you want to become a notary public, you may need this bond before you can receive your license and perform notarial acts.

How does a notary bond work?

A notary bond helps protect the public from fraud and other forms of misconduct. It ensures that notaries perform jobs according to the law and industry regulations. The bond is a three-party agreement.

• Principal: The notary public who must buy the bond
• Obligee: The state requiring the bond
• Surety: The company that issues and underwrites the bond

Who needs a notary public bond?

If you want to become a notary public – someone appointed by the state government to impartially perform various fraud-deterrent acts related to signing important documents for the public – you probably need this bond. Most states require this bond as part of the licensing process.

What is remote online notarization (RON)?

Remote online notarization is notarizing a document electronically. It allows individuals to have their documents notarized by a notary public via a secure online platform, eliminating the need for an in-person meeting.

RON involves using audiovisual technology, such as video calls, to complete the notarization process remotely.

Why ZipBonds?

We can provide notary bonds in all states that require them! Most notary bonds cost just $100 for a multi-year term.

Apply for any notary bond today!