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Louisiana notary public bonds.
$50 flat.

Louisiana requires every notary public to file a $50,000 bond with the Secretary of State — ours is $50 flat, the price you see is the checkout price. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required for your LA notary commission — new appointees and renewals
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Fixed price, fixed amount — $50,000 bond, $50, no quote process
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One 5-year term — set it up once, forget it for up to 3 years
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantunderwriting process5-yr termset by the carrier
Trusted by industry leaders
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

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

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

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

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

License bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the Secretary of State

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with the Louisiana Secretary of State for your notary commission. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

A Louisiana notary public bond is a public-protection guarantee. Louisiana notaries hold unusually broad powers — they can draft and execute authentic acts — so the state wants a financial backstop that you'll perform your notarial duties faithfully and honestly.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Louisiana (the obligee), with the public as the protected parties. If a notary's error or misconduct harms someone, the harmed party can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.

Note the 2026 change: effective February 1, 2026, the required bond rose from $10,000 to $50,000, and an errors-and-omissions policy no longer substitutes for the bond at the Secretary of State. You may still carry E&O for your own protection, but the $50,000 surety bond is what satisfies the filing.

R.S. 35:71 (Secretary of State)Louisiana Revised Statutes 35:71 conditions a notary commission on a surety bond filed with the Secretary of State. Effective February 1, 2026, the required amount increased from $10,000 to $50,000 and the option to file errors-and-omissions insurance in place of the bond was eliminated for the state filing. Confirm the current requirement with the Secretary of State.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a LA notary commission — the bond is filed with the Secretary of State
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Renewing or reinstating your commission and your bond is expiring or non-renewed
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A newly commissioned notary replacing E&O coverage now that it no longer satisfies the filing
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Moving your commission to a new parish and re-filing your bond

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 Louisiana notary bond?The price is $50 — set by our carrier’s rate book for this bond, the same for every notary. The $50,000 bond amount is set by statute, so there is no quote process.
Why is it $50,000 now and not $10,000?Louisiana raised the required notary bond from $10,000 to $50,000 effective February 1, 2026, and eliminated the option to file E&O insurance in place of the bond at the Secretary of State. The catalog still references the older $10,000 E&O figure, but the current state filing is a $50,000 surety bond.
Do I pay the $50,000?No. You pay $50. The $50,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — most applications approve instantly.
When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold your commission. The carrier issues this bond for a single 5-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your commission never lapses over a missed email.
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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$50 flat, no credit review, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

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