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Notary Bond

DC Notary Public Errors & Omissions Policy

Errors and Omissions

Overview

What it is.

Errors and Omissions

Who usually needs it

All individuals seeking a notary public commission in Washington DC are required to obtain this $2,000 surety bond, regardless of whether they work independently or for an organization. The bond is mandated by the Code of the District of Columbia 1-1231.19 and must be submitted to the District of Columbia Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications (ON…

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.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateDC
Bond amountVaries by license type or project
ObligeeN/A
Bond classNotary Bond
CategoryOther
BondDC Notary Public Errors & Omissions Policy
Plain descriptionErrors and Omissions
Who needs this bondAll individuals seeking a notary public commission in Washington DC are required to obtain this $2,000 surety bond, regardless of whether they work independently or for an organization. The bond is mandated by the Code …
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