Notary Bond California
What is a notary bond in California?
The California Secretary of State requires all notaries to post a $15,000 notary bond for their four-year commission term. You must file your bond within 30 days of the commencement date of your commission.
The bond serves as a financial guarantee that the notary will fulfill their duties under the law and won’t engage in fraudulent or illegal activity. It protects the public from monetary losses if their notary makes a mistake or violates the surety contract.
Get Your Notary Bond in California:
How much is a $15,000 notary bond in California?
ZipBonds offers a $15,000 notary bond for just $100. You can apply online for instant approval (without a credit check) or by calling (888) 435-4191.
Notaries must use this bond to guarantee the State of California to pay any losses incurred by the public up to this amount. Your bond will only cost a fraction of the price.
Who needs California notary public bond?
Anyone who wishes to become a notary public in California must obtain a $15,000 notary bond. The bond protects the public from errors or misconduct during notarization and provides a financial safeguard if a notary public violates the law.
How do I file my notary surety bond?
To obtain a notary bond, applicants must find a reputable California notary bonding agency authorized to issue bonds in the state (like ZipBonds). The applicant must provide personal information, including their name, address, and information about their notary public commission. Once approved, the surety provider will issue the bond!
Once you apply for your surety bond and send us your notary application, we will file it with the State of California for you.
How do I become a notary public in California?
California allows for both traditional and online notaries. Here’s an overview of the process to help you get started!
- Complete a six-hour education course.
- Register for the exam.
- Complete an application (that you will take with you to your exam).
- Take and pass the exam.
- Submit fingerprints.
- Wait for your notary public commission packet to arrive in the mail.
- Purchase a notary public bond, journal, and seal.
- File your oath of office and surety bond with the county clerk.
Why would someone file a claim on this bond?
A claim may be filed on a California notary public bond if the notary violates the law by engaging in fraudulent activities or failing to notarize a document properly.
How to Purchase Your Notary Bond in California
ZipBonds offers the fastest and most secure option for getting the surety bonds you need. Our all-digital platform is intuitive and straightforward. Apply online or call us at (888) 435-4191 to speak with an agent directly. Many of our bonds are approved and processed instantly upon application.
About ZipBonds.com
Founders Ryan Swalve and Zach Mefferd formed the vision for ZipBonds.com when they realized how overly complicated it was to help clients place surety. The frustration of being unable to incorporate the technology they’d used in other insurance-focused projects left them thinking “there has to be a better way.”
Fast forward a couple of years, and that better way is the impetus of everything we do at ZipBonds. We constantly look for innovative ways to improve the bonding process for our clients and agents. Our team comprises individuals who understand all angles of surety – for companies, agencies, and individuals. Incorporating everyone’s point of view to improve the process while simultaneously integrating cutting-edge technology is what sets our business apart.