E & O Insurance for Notary Public 

• California law mandates that all notaries hold a $15,000 surety bond—valid for your full 4-year commission term—to protect the public against losses due to notary errors or misconduct.

• The bond supports the public, not the notary. If a claim is paid, the surety company pays first, then the notary must reimburse them.

 

Deadline: You must file your oath and bond with the county clerk within 30 days of your commission start date