All notaries public in California are required to obtain this $15,000 surety bond before becoming authorized to perform notarial acts, regardless of whether they work full-time, part-time, or as an independent contractor. The bond is mandated under California Government Code sections 8212-8213 and protects the public from financial losses resulting from a n…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Notary bonds protect the public from notary errors or misconduct. Typical Pricing:. • Notary bonds: Typically very affordable — often under $100 per term. • No credit check: Required in most states. • Instant approval: Available for most notary bonds. Bond amounts and terms vary by state. Most states require a notary bond before commissioning. This is one of the most affordable bond types available.
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateCABond amount$3,000ObligeeN/ABond classNotary BondCategoryOtherBondCA Notary Public Errors & Omissions PolicyPlain descriptionErrors and OmissionsWho needs this bondAll notaries public in California are required to obtain this $15,000 surety bond before becoming authorized to perform notarial acts, regardless of whether they work full-time, part-time, or as an independent contracto…
