Indiana Notary Public Bond

You must file your Indiana Notary Public Bond electronically through the Indiana Secretary of State's INBiz portal at inbiz.in.gov/certification/notary. After purchasing your bond from an authorized surety, upload the bond certificate along with your notary application, signature sample, criminal history record, and $75 application fee. The bond must be filed before your commission can be approved.

The Indiana Notary Public Bond typically costs between $50 and $100 for the full 8-year commission term. This one-time premium covers the entire $25,000 bond amount for the duration of your notary commission. Many providers offer packages that bundle the bond with Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance for additional protection.

The $25,000 Indiana Notary Public Bond protects the public and the state from financial losses caused by a notary's fraudulent actions, errors, or misconduct during notarizations. If a valid claim is made against the bond, the surety company pays up to $25,000 to compensate victims, and the notary is then responsible for reimbursing the surety company for the claim amount plus any associated costs.