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NOTARY BONDS

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PROTECT THE
PUBLIC AND
YOUR CLIENTS

If you provide notary public services, most states will require you to have a Notary Bond promising that you will conduct your duties in compliance with the law. A financial guarantee that you will fulfill your obligations, a Notary Bond protects the state and public from financial harm due to omission, mistake or wrongful act by the notary.

Requirements

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

A SIGNED AND WITNESSED COPY OF OUR INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

A $35.00 PREMIUM

STATE REQUIRED MATERIALS AS OUTLINED 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 - $12,000 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:

  • Copy of Letter from the Secretary of State

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

 

Other states may have different requirements.  Contact us to discuss your state's specific needs.