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Notary Bond

The Notary bond protects against financial loss due to improper conduct by a Notary.

Program Overview

A notary bond is a requirement to become a notary public. Because notaries provide an important legal service, it's possible that any mistakes made by a notary could have serious repercussions. This is why all notaries are required to have a notary bond that ensures their customers will be reimbursed up to the full amount of the bond.

Eligibility

All WCIA members who are official notaries are eligible.

Policy Details

Washington notaries are appointed by the state to serve the public as an unbiased impartial witness to document signing.  Washington State law requires all Notaries to purchase and maintain a $10,000 Notary Surety Bond for the duration of their 4-year commission.  The bond protects the general public of Washington against any financial loss due to improper conduct by a Washington notary. 

A notary bond protects the public.  Who protects the notary?  Errors and Omissions coverage (E&O) is provided by WCIA as part of being a member.  This coverage is in effect when a member employee is performing duties in the scope of their job.  What is included in the scope of their job?  The notary’s employer (the member) would define the “scope of their employment.”

Optional Errors and Omissions coverage (if you are going to notarize things outside the scope of your job) is available for an additional charge.  Otherwise, leave the E&O amount on the form blank.  Check with your employer before purchasing this optional coverage.

Cost

In order to determine the premium, a fully completed application is required.