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Oregon Notary Bond Requirements

Oregon does not require a surety bond to become a notary public. Notary commissions in Oregon are administered directly by the Secretary of State (or county clerk) without a bonding requirement.

What Oregon Notaries Should Consider Instead

  • Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance — Protects you personally if you make a notarial mistake. A bond protects the public; E&O protects the notary.
  • Notary supplies — Official seal/stamp, journal, and any state-mandated training materials.
  • Moving to a bond state? If you relocate to a state that requires a notary bond, we can issue it the same day.
Video Guide

Watch: Oregon Notary Public Requirements 2026 — No Bond Required

Oregon does not require a notary surety bond. Here's the full Oregon notary commissioning process through the Secretary of State.

Key moments in this video
  • 0:00Does Oregon require a notary bond?
  • 0:45Bond amount & commission term
  • 1:30Notary bond vs E&O insurance — what's the difference?
  • 3:00What you actually pay (cost breakdown)
  • 4:30Step-by-step: how to get your Oregon notary bond
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Eric Drummond, Licensed Surety Producer
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Eric Drummond, Licensed Surety Producer

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