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Notary Bond Requirements Guide

Complete state-by-state guide to notary bond requirements, amounts, terms, and application processes

Quick Overview
Essential facts about notary bond requirements across the United States
30
States Require Bonds
$500-$25K
Bond Amount Range
4-8
Years Term Length
20
States Don't Require
States That Require Notary Bonds
30 states plus D.C. require notary bonds for commission
Alabama ($25,000)
Arizona ($5,000)
Arkansas ($7,500)
California ($15,000)
Colorado ($10,000)
Delaware ($1,000)
Florida ($7,500)
Georgia ($25,000)
Hawaii ($1,000)
Idaho ($10,000)
Illinois ($5,000)
Indiana ($25,000)
Iowa ($2,000)
Kansas ($7,500)
Kentucky ($1,000)
Louisiana ($10,000)
Michigan ($10,000)
Minnesota ($1,500)
Mississippi ($5,000)
Missouri ($10,000)
Montana ($25,000)
Nebraska ($15,000)
Nevada ($10,000)
North Carolina ($10,000)
Ohio ($25,000)
Oklahoma ($1,000)
Oregon ($10,000)
Pennsylvania ($10,000)
Tennessee ($10,000)
Texas ($10,000)
States That Don't Require Bonds
20 states do not require notary bonds
Alaska
Connecticut
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Virginia
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Vermont
Utah
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

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