Surety Bonds
Your California notary bond
California requires every notary public to file a $15,000 surety bond with the county clerk for the four-year commission term.
Surety bond applications are processed through the BondExchange platform. Approval and premium depend on the surety's underwriting. Selecting "Get a Bond Online" takes you to a third-party website that has its own privacy policy and terms. A quote is not a binder or a guarantee of coverage.
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Many notaries also carry notary errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, since the bond protects the public but not the notary.
What notary bonds can cover
$15,000 notary bond
Required to file with the county clerk along with your oath of office.
Notary E&O (optional)
Helps protect the notary against claims of mistakes in performing notarial acts.
Things to consider
- File your bond and oath with the county clerk within the required timeframe after your commission starts.
- If you are a loan signing agent, E&O coverage is strongly recommended and often required by signing services.
This is a general description, not a policy. Coverage, limits and exclusions vary by insurer and are governed by the policy actually issued.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file my notary bond?
With the county clerk in the county where your principal place of business is located, along with your oath.
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