Get Your Pennsylvania Notary Surety Bond
Pennsylvania law requires all new and renewing Notaries to maintain a $25,000 Notary surety bond for their four-year commission term. This state-required bond costs just $30 and requires no application or credit check.
Processing your Pennsylvania Notary bond
- When the Secretary of State approves your application, they will email you the Notice to Appointee letter and your bond and oath form (document with barcodes).
- Send a copy of the bond and oath form to us by email or fax.
- Your executed bond will be mailed to you within 24-48 hours. If you need your bond expedited, call us at 800-876-6827 to request overnight or 2-day delivery.
How to record your Pennsylvania Notary bond
Once you receive your executed bond, go to the Recorder of Deeds in your county to take your oath and record your bond. You must complete this step within 45 days of your appointment date.
How the Pennsylvania Notary bond works
A surety bond protects the public by providing a financial safeguard against negligence or misconduct by a Notary.
- If a signer suffers financial harm because of your negligence or misconduct, they can file a claim against your bond.
- If you’re 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.