Get Your Louisiana Notary Surety Bond
Louisiana’s Notary law change takes effect soon! To ensure a smooth transition, get your five-year, $50,000 Notary bond today.
File early before the rush. The Secretary of State recommends filing your bond early to avoid any interruption to your Notary commission.
No credit check or application needed! It’s as easy as…
- Buy your bond.
- Get it within 2 business days.
- File it and forget it!
Current Louisiana Notaries, don’t wait! Your $10,000 Notary bond or Errors & Omissions (E&O) policy will no longer meet the updated requirements. Act now to get your new bond before the February 1 filing deadline.
Protect yourself with E&O insurance. Pair your new bond with an E&O policy for added peace of mind. If a claim is made, your E&O policy can help cover your legal fees and expenses related to allegations of negligence or errors related to your notarizations.
How to file your Louisiana Notary bond
Once you have your bond, you can proceed with the filing. Because the process takes time, the earlier the better!
To file your bond with the Secretary of State as a commissioned Louisiana Notary, you’ll need to submit:
- The original or certified true copy of your bond (signed by the parish clerk of court)
- Your official notarial signature form
- Your original oath of office
- The required state filing fee
Ex officio Notaries will need to file their bond and the appropriate forms to be appointed by the Secretary of State.
About the Louisiana Notary surety bond
Louisiana law requires all commissioned and ex officio Notaries to file a Notary bond with the Secretary of State every five years. The bond is a state-required obligation that protects the public (i.e., signers) — not the Notary.
- As of February 1, 2026, the coverage amount for Louisiana’s Notary bond filing requirement is $50,000.
- An ex officio Notary is someone authorized to perform notarial acts without having to hold a Notary commission, such as a police officer.
- Louisiana attorneys, who are exempt from having a Notary commission, are also exempt from the Notary bond requirement.
How a Louisiana Notary Bond works
The bond is a safeguard for the public, providing financial compensation for negligence or misconduct by a Notary.
- If a signer suffers financial harm due to a Notary’s negligence or misconduct, they can file a claim against your bond.
- If the Notary is found at fault, the bond will pay the financial damage up to the bond coverage amount.
- As a form of liability, you’re required to pay back the bond provider if a claim is paid out from your bond.
How will I receive my bond?
New Louisiana Notaries must confirm with us that they’ve passed the state’s exam before we can process your bond. Most bonds will be emailed. Certain parishes, such as Tangipahoa and Hammond, require the original bond to be mailed.