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Kansas notary bonds.
$50 flat.

Kansas requires every notary to file a $12,000 bond with the Secretary of State under K.S.A. 53-5a22, for the four-year commission term. The premium is set by our carrier's rate book for this bond at a flat $50 — and notary bonds issue instantly.

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Required for your KS notary commission — new applicants and renewals through the Secretary of State

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $12,000 bond, $50, no quote process

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No credit section in the application — small fixed-amount notary bonds like this don't ask for one

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Notary bonds are the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

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Your details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section, no follow-up scavenger hunt.

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Notary bonds are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

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File with your commission

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your Secretary of State notary appointment application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the notary bond actually guarantees

A Kansas notary bond is a public-protection guarantee. The Secretary of State commissions you to witness signatures and administer oaths, and the state wants a financial backstop standing behind your official acts under K.S.A. 53-5a22.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Kansas (the obligee), with the public as the protected parties. If a notary's misconduct or negligence harms someone, the harmed person can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety. The bond is not insurance for you, which is why many notaries add errors-and-omissions coverage that protects them directly.

The Kansas notary bond amount rose to $12,000 effective January 1, 2022, and the bond is written for the four-year commission term. The form on this page also carries optional E&O coverage — confirm the amount and coverage you want on the application.

K.S.A. 53-5a22 (four-year term)Kansas conditions a notary commission on a $12,000 surety bond filed with the Secretary of State under K.S.A. 53-5a22, effective for new and renewing notaries on or after January 1, 2022 (applications filed on or before December 31, 2021 carried a $7,500 bond for the remainder of that appointment). The bond is written for the four-year commission term. This product is the $12,000 notary bond paired with optional $10,000 errors-and-omissions coverage.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a KS notary commission — the bond is filed with your appointment application

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Renewing your commission and your prior bond is expiring at the end of the four-year term

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A new notary hired by an employer that requires you to be commissioned

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Adding E&O coverage to protect yourself, not just the public

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this bond doesn't have one.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Kansas notary bond?The premium is $50, flat — set by our carrier's rate book for this bond. The $12,000 bond amount is set by statute, so there is no quote process. This product pairs the $12,000 bond with optional $10,000 errors-and-omissions coverage.

Do I pay the $12,000?No. You pay $50. The $12,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

How long does the bond last?The Kansas notary commission runs four years, and the bond is written to cover that term. You don't renew annually — you renew with your commission.

What's the difference between the bond and E&O?The bond protects the public and is required for your commission — if it pays a claim, you repay the surety. Errors-and-omissions coverage is optional and protects you directly against an honest mistake. This product carries $10,000 of E&O alongside the $12,000 bond.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — most notary bonds like this approve instantly.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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