Texas Notary Bond
What is a Texas notary bond?
A Texas notary bond is a financial guarantee that protects the public from potential errors or misconduct by a Texas notary public during their commission term. This four-year, $10,000 surety bond is a three-party agreement between the Texas notary, the bonding company, and the Texas Secretary of State. If a notary’s actions result in financial loss to the public, the bonding company covers the claim—up to the notary bond amount. However, the notary is legally responsible for reimbursing the bonding company for any payments made on their behalf.
Why do I need a Texas notary bond?
Texas law requires all notaries public to maintain a four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond throughout their notary commission term. A Texas notary bond serves as a financial safeguard, protecting the public from potential misconduct or errors committed by the notary.
However, a Texas notary bond does not provide any financial protection for the Texas notary. It solely protects the public. To safeguard themselves from liability due to unintentional mistakes, Texas notaries should consider purchasing a notary errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policy.
Where can I order a four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond?
Texas law requires notaries to obtain a $10,000 Texas notary bond from a licensed surety agency authorized to sell Texas notary bonds in Texas. The American Association of Notaries, a Texas-based provider, is licensed to issue Texas notary bonds and offers a fast, hassle-free process.
Texas Notary applicants can instantly download their executed Texas notary bond upon checkout, allowing them to complete a Texas notary application without delay. Click here to order your four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond.
How do I file my Texas notary bond with the Texas Secretary of State?
You will be prompted to upload your four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond while completing the notary application on the Texas Secretary of State’s website.
For a faster and hassle-free process, the American Association of Notaries, an approved vendor, can handle this for you. We can submit your Texas notary bond and notary application directly to the Texas Secretary of State, ensuring a smooth and efficient filing process.
Click the "Get Started" button below to instantly download your four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond upon checkout and begin your notary commission application.
Notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, or Surety Bonding Company of America, which are subsidiaries of CNA Surety.