District of Columbia Notary Bond
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What is a District of Columbia notary bond?
A District of Columbia notary bond is a three-party agreement in which a bonding (surety) company financially guarantees to the District of Columbia Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications that the District of Columbia notary will perform their duties lawfully, ethically, and in accordance with District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia notary bond?
To protect the public from financial loss caused by a notary’s negligence or misconduct, District of Columbia law requires all first-time notary applicants and notaries renewing their commissions to maintain a five-year, $2,000 District of Columbia notary bond for the duration of the notary’s commission term.
A District of Columbia notary bond does not provide any financial protection to the District of Columbia notary. It solely protects the public. For that reason, many District of Columbia notaries choose to purchase a notary errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policy.
Where can I order a five-year, $2,000 District of Columbia notary bond?
You can purchase a District of Columbia notary bond from us and download immediately upon checkout. Click on the button below to order a District of Columbia notary bond. District of Columbia law requires notaries to purchase a five-year, $2,000 notary bond from a licensed surety company authorized to do business in the District of Columbia. All of our District of Columbia notary bonds are issued by CNA Surety, a licensed surety company authorized to do business in the District of Columbia.
How do I file my District of Columbia notary bond with the District of Columbia Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications?
District of Columbia notary bonds are submitted along with your notary application to the state. Click on the "Start the District of Columbia Notary Process" button below to order your notary bond. You can download the District of Columbia notary bond along with instructions on how to complete the District of Columbia notary application immediately on checkout.
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.