Kansas Notary Public Bond

The Kansas $12,000 Notary Public Bond for the Corporate Notary Program is a surety bond required by the Kansas Secretary of State for notaries public who participate in the state's Corporate Notary Program. This bond became effective January 1, 2022, when the coverage amount was increased to $12,000.

Notaries public in Kansas who wish to participate in the Corporate Notary Program must obtain this bond as part of their licensing requirements. The Corporate Notary Program allows businesses to have employees serve as notaries for company-related documents and transactions.

This bond protects the Kansas Secretary of State and the general public against financial losses resulting from the notary's failure to perform their duties properly, including errors, omissions, or fraudulent acts in their notarial capacity. The bond provides $12,000 in coverage and has a 4-year term length. After the bond is issued, sections D and E of the bond form must be completed if applicable to the specific notary's situation.