District of Columbia Notary Bond
What is a notary bond?
A notary bond is a three-party obligation. The bonding company guarantees to the District of Columbia Secretary of State's office that it will pay, on behalf of a commissioned District of Columbia notary, any losses incurred by the public up to $2,000 during the notary’s commission term. The surety company will then demand reimbursement from the notary in the event of such paid losses.
Who needs a District of Columbia notary bond?
District of Columbia law requires individuals applying for or renewing a notary commission to maintain a five-year, $2,000 notary bond during their notary commission term as a guaranty that the notary will perform his or her notary duties faithfully.
Where can I purchase a bond?
District of Columbia law requires notaries to purchase a District of Columbia notary bond in the amount of $2,000 from a licensed surety company authorized to do business in District of Columbia. For your protection, all of our bonds are written by CNA Surety, one of the nation's largest surety companies, which maintains the highest reputation in customer satisfaction and claim-handling service. You can purchase a notary bond from AAN by clicking on the button below.
How do I file my notary bond with the District of Columbia Secretary of State?
District of Columbia notary bonds are submitted along with your notary application to the state. Click on the "Start the District of Columbia Notary Process" button below to order your notary bond. You can download the District of Columbia notary bond along with instructions on how to complete the District of Columbia notary application immediately on checkout.
Notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, or Surety Bonding Company of America, which are subsidiaries of CNA Surety.