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California Notary Surety Bond

California Notaries are required by law to purchase and maintain a $15,000 Notary surety bond for their entire 4-year term of office. The Notary bond protects the California public against financial loss due to improper conduct by a California Notary. The Notary bond is not insurance protection for California Notaries.


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How to process your bond

Processing your California Notary Surety Bond is the last step in the commission process. Once you are a commissioned Notary, you have 30 days from your Commission Certificate date to file your bond and take your oath of office at your county clerk's office.

NOTE: If you have missed your bond filing date, you will need an amended bond. Please call 1-800-876-6827 to speak with an experienced NNA customer care representative.

Need expedited shipping?

In the state of California, bonds purchased from the NNA are mailed to you. If you need your bond delivery expedited, call 1-888-896-6827. We offer overnight and 2-day delivery options.

Looking for more support on your Notary journey?

Our California Notary Packages include all your state-required items, plus four years of complimentary access to our NNA® Hotline and NNA-recommended supplies. The NNA Hotline answers over 10,000 calls a month and provides Notaries with real-time guidance on California Notary procedures, tricky documents, and unfamiliar notarizations.

Bonds and E&O policies are issued by Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual). NNA Insurance Services, LLC (California License #0668915) is the agent for all bonds and policies. The coverage under any issued policy will be determined solely by that policy’s terms and conditions, regardless of anything stated here to the contrary. Your commission number, if applicable, and the dates your commission starts and ends are required to activate your policy.

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