Washington D.C. Notary Public Bond

Why do I need a surety bond for my Washington D.C. Notary Public commission?

This surety bond is required for anyone applying for a residential, business, or federal government notary public commission in Washington D.C. A surety bond is a three-way agreement between a Principal (the individual applying for a Notary Public commission), an Obligee (D.C. Office of the Secretary, Notary Commissions and Authentications), and a surety company (the company financially backing the bond). A surety bond does not operate like an insurance policy for the Principal; instead, it is a financially-backed guarantee from the Principal to the Obligee that they fully understand and agree to comply with all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to their commission (Title 1, Chapter 12 – Code of the District of Columbia). The bond is in place to protect the public of Washington D.C. against any damages caused by misconduct or negligence by the bonded Notary Public.

This bond is backed for $2,000/2 years, and must run concurrently with the commission dates. This 2-year bond costs $100.

In the event that the bonded Notary violates the terms of their commission and a claim is filed against their bond, the surety company will settle initial payments through the bond. All payments made for a claim against the surety bond must be repaid in full by the Principal. In addition to repayment, your surety company may revoke your bond as a result of a claim, at which point your Notary Public commission will be invalid until you file a new bond. Understand that claims against your bond act as marks against you, and may cause problems with future bond applications.

What does the bond cover?

This bond protects the public of Washington D.C. from any damages caused by the misconduct or negligence of a Notary Public.

Who needs this bond?

Any individual applying for or renewing a residential, business, or federal government Notary Public commission in Washington D.C. is required to file this bond before being commissioned. If you are renewing your commission, you must file a new bond.

How much does this bond cost?

This bond costs $100 ($50 premium + $50 fee), and is written for a 5-year/$2000 term.

How do I apply?

To apply for your Washington D.C. Notary Public Surety Bond, complete and submit the application below. You may also download a .pdf application, and email it to apps@www.southcoastsurety.com, or fax it to (949)361-9926. If you choose to email or fax your application, please download and complete a payment form and attach it to your documents.
Your bond will be issued within 1-3 days after you submit a completed application and payment.

Notary Bond Application

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Notary Bond Information
Please fill out all the fields below. This bond is instantly approved and not credit check is required. Please fax a copy of your commission to: 949-261-9926 or email attachment to apps@southcoastsurety.com. Once you complete the application below and fax your commission, the bond will usually be processed within 48 hours. Payment must be received prior to issuance of the bond. All credit cards are manually processed after you have accepted the quote and at the time the bond is issued.
Notary State*
County (Where You Receive Commission)*
Bond Amount*
Bond Term*
Not to exceed notary term
Requested Effective Date*

The requested effective date must be the same as the commission start date that appears on your Certificate of Appointment.

Notary Information
Full Name*
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone Number*
Fax Number
Email*

Errors & Omissions Insurance
Do You Need Errors and Omissions Insurance?*
- Yes
- No
E&O Insurance Amount
This notary bond only protects the public, not the notary (you.) You should protect yourself with Errors and Omissions Insurance. If you would like additional E&O provided with your notary bond, please indicate how much and we can provide you a quote
Add Four Years of E&O Insurance Here
- $10,000 policy
- $15,000 policy
- $30,000 policy
Notary Public E & O Group Employer Policies Also Available - After finishing this application please contact us by email apps@southcoastsurety.com or call 800-361-1720

Credit Card Information
We recommend that you enter your credit card information now because it helps us to get your bond mailed to you quickly. We will not bill you until the bond is in the mail to you. You may leave it blank and we will e-mail you within two working days with a premium quote and information on how to pay by check. **A 6% service fee is charged on all on line transactions.
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First Last
Expiration Date
Credit card billing address same as mailing address?
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Credit Card Billing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
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We will reply to you within 48 hours with a bond quote. We will not charge your credit card until you approve the quote. Please fax a copy of your commission to: 949-261-9926 or email attachment to apps@southcoastsurety.com.