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North Dakota notary bonds.
$100 flat. Four years.

North Dakota requires every notary public to file a fixed $7,500 bond before being commissioned by the Secretary of State. Ours is $100 flat for the whole four-year commission — the price you see is the checkout price, and the simplest thing we issue.

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Required to be commissioned as an ND notary — new applicants and renewals
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$100 flat for the full four-year term — the bond runs with your commission
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Optional errors & omissions coverage to protect you, not just the public
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

The notary bond is the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Apply in the name of the individual becoming a notary, with an effective date. That's the application — most applications approve instantly.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

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

SAME DAY

File with the Secretary of State

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your notary application (SFN 1101) and the bond form (SFN 19355). Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

A notary bond is a public-protection guarantee. North Dakota commissions you to witness signatures and administer oaths, and wants a financial backstop in case a notarial act causes someone a loss — through error, omission, negligence, or misconduct.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the public (the protected party), with the State of North Dakota as obligee. If a member of the public is harmed by your notarial act and proves it, they can recover against the $7,500 bond.

The bond is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. If you want protection for your own mistakes, add errors & omissions (E&O) coverage, which does cover you; many notaries carry both. The bond runs the full four years of your commission.

N.D.C.C. 44-06.1-20North Dakota requires a notary public to file a $7,500 surety bond before being commissioned, under N.D.C.C. 44-06.1-20, for a term that coincides with the four-year commission. The bond (form SFN 19355) is filed with the notary application (SFN 1101) and the Secretary of State. E&O coverage is optional and protects the notary; the bond protects the public.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying to be commissioned as a North Dakota notary public
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Renewing your commission as your four-year term comes up
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An employer commissioning staff — banks, title companies, law offices
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Adding E&O coverage to protect yourself alongside the required bond

One application, issued instantly.

Apply in the name of the individual becoming a notary. No impact on your score.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the North Dakota notary bond?The premium is $100 flat for the entire four-year commission. The bond amount is fixed at $7,500 by statute, but the premium is set by our carrier's rate book for this specific bond — the price you see is the checkout price.
Do I pay the $7,500?No. You pay $100. The $7,500 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
Does the bond protect me?No — the bond protects the public. If the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. To protect yourself from your own notarial errors, add errors & omissions (E&O) coverage, which does cover you. Ask us to bundle it.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — there's no credit section at all. The application collects SSN for identity verification. Most applications approve instantly.
How long does the bond last?The bond runs the full four-year North Dakota notary commission. You file it with your application (SFN 1101) and the bond form (SFN 19355) with the Secretary of State; we send a renewal notice before your commission expires.
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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$100 flat for four years, no credit review, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

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