Notary Surety Bond Kansas
What is a notary surety bond in Kansas?
A notary surety bond in Kansas is required as part of the notary public application process. The Secretary of State requires applicants to obtain a $12,000 bond that remains active throughout a notary’s 4-year commission term.
The bond ensures the notary fulfills legal duties without engaging in fraudulent or illegal activities. It protects the public from monetary losses if their notary makes a mistake or violates the surety contract.
Get Your Notary Bond in Kansas:
How much is a $12,000 notary bond?
Notaries must use this bond to guarantee the State of Kansas that they will pay any losses incurred by the public up to $12,000. Your bond will only cost a fraction of the price.
ZipBonds offers a $12,000 notary surety bond with errors and omissions insurance for just $100. Apply online for instant approval (without a credit check) or by calling (888) 435-4191.
Who needs a notary surety bond in Kansas?
Anyone wishing to become a notary public in the State of Kansas must obtain a notary surety 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 bond?
To obtain a notary bond, applicants must find a reputable Kansas bonding agency authorized to issue notary 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 have your surety bond, send it (along with your application) to the following address:
- Kansas Secretary of State
- Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
- 120 S.W. 10th Avenue
- Topeka, KS 66612-1594
To continue working as a notary public after your initial 4-year commission term, you must apply for renewal and renew your surety bond. We will send you a notice before your bond expires with instructions on how to renew your bond for another term.
How do I become a notary public in Kansas?
Kansas allows for both traditional and remote online notaries. Here’s an overview of the process to help you get started!
- Meet basic requirements, such as being at least 18 and a Kansas resident (see more).
- Purchase a $12,000 surety bond.
- Buy a notary journal and seal stamp.
- Complete a Notary Public Appointment Form.
- Mail your application to the Secretary of State.
- Receive your commission in the mail!
Check out our blog article for more information on becoming a traditional or remote online notary: How to Become a Notary in Kansas.
Do I need E&O insurance if my state requires a bond?
Errors and omission insurance is different from surety bonds. Insurance protects you, while a notary bond protects your clients. Your insurance could even protect you from bond claims, covering the costs of paying them out (if it comes to that). Since E&O insurance and notary bonds go hand in hand, some sureties offer both. When you purchase your notary bond from ZipBonds, you can add E&O insurance for no additional cost.
Why would someone file a claim on this bond?
Someone may file a claim against your notary public bond if you violate the law by engaging in fraudulent activities or fail to notarize a document properly.
Apply for Your Kansas Notary Surety Bond
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.