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Texas notary bonds.
$50 flat.

Texas requires every notary public to file a $10,000 surety bond with the Secretary of State before being commissioned — ours is $50 flat and includes $10,000 of errors-and-omissions coverage for you. The bond runs concurrently with your four-year commission.

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Required to be commissioned as a TX notary — filed with the Secretary of State
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Includes $10,000 E&O — the bond protects the public; the E&O protects you
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Fixed price, fixed amount — $10,000 bond, $50, no quote process
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantunderwriting process$10k E&Ocoverage included
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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

Your name as it will appear on the commission and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

The notary bond is an instant-issue bond — most notaries have the executed bond in the same sitting.

SAME DAY

File with the Secretary of State

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

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Texas conditions a notary commission on a $10,000 surety bond filed with the Secretary of State. The bond is a public-protection guarantee: it stands behind the faithful performance of your notarial duties, so anyone harmed by an improper notarization has a way to recover.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the public (the protected parties), with the bond payable as the statute directs. The bond is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. That's why this bond also includes a $10,000 errors-and-omissions policy, which is coverage for you against honest mistakes.

The bond runs for the full four-year commission term. When you renew your commission, you file a fresh bond — we send renewal reminders so your commission never lapses over a missed date.

Tex. Gov’t Code § 406.010Texas Government Code Section 406.010 requires each person appointed a notary public to execute a $10,000 bond with a solvent surety company, approved by and filed with the Secretary of State, payable to the governor, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of office. Notary commissions run four years, and the bond runs concurrently with the commission term.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying to be a Texas notary — the bond is filed with your commission application
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Renewing your notary commission — a fresh four-year bond is required for the full 4-year term
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A new hire being commissioned so you can notarize at work
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Adding a notary commission to your professional or business services

One application, issued instantly.

Request the bond in the name of the individual being appointed as a notary. No credit section, because this bond doesn’t collect credit information.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Texas notary bond?The premium is $50 flat — set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, and it includes $10,000 of errors-and-omissions coverage at no extra charge. The $10,000 bond amount is set by statute, so there is no quote process.
Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $50. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
What is the E&O coverage for?The bond protects the public; the included $10,000 E&O policy protects you. If you make an honest mistake in a notarization that causes a loss, the E&O can respond — unlike the bond, which you would have to repay.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — there's no credit section at all. Most applications like this approve instantly.
How long does it last?The bond runs concurrently with your four-year notary commission. When you renew the commission, you file a fresh bond; we send renewal reminders so nothing lapses.
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 with $10,000 E&O included, no credit review, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

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