Washington Notary Bond
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What is a Washington notary bond?
A Washington notary bond is a three-party agreement in which a bonding (surety) company financially guarantees to the Washington Department of Licensing that the Washington notary will perform their duties lawfully, ethically, and in accordance with Washington notary law. If a claim is made and approved, the surety company will pay the claim and seek reimbursement from the notary.
Why do I need a Washington notary bond?
To protect the public from financial loss caused by a notary’s negligence or misconduct, Washington law requires all first-time notary applicants and notaries renewing their commissions to maintain a four-year, $10,000 Washington notary bond for the duration of the notary’s commission term.
A Washington notary bond does not provide any financial protection to the Washington notary. It solely protects the public. For that reason, many Washington notaries choose to purchase a notary errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policy.
Where can I order a four-year, $10,000 Washington notary bond?
You can purchase a Washington notary bond from us and download immediately upon checkout. Click on the button below to order a Washington notary bond. Washington law requires notaries to purchase a four-year, $10,000 notary bond from a licensed surety company authorized to do business in Washington. All of our Washington notary bonds are issued by CNA Surety, a licensed surety company authorized to do business in Washington.
How do I file my Washington notary bond with the Washington Department of Licensing?
You must submit your Washington notary bond at the same time you submit your notary application to the Washington Department of Licensing. Applications and bonds can be submitted online or by mail.
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.