Missouri Notary Public Bond

The Missouri $10,000 Notary Public Bond is a state-mandated surety bond required for all individuals seeking to become commissioned notaries public in Missouri. This bond serves as a financial guarantee that the notary will perform their duties in accordance with Missouri state laws and regulations governing notarial acts.

All Missouri notaries public must obtain this bond before their commission can be issued by the state. The bond protects the State of Missouri and the general public from financial losses that may result from the notary's misconduct, negligence, or failure to properly perform notarial duties such as improper acknowledgments, false certifications, or unauthorized notarizations.

This bond provides $10,000 in coverage and has a 4-year term that aligns with the notary's commission period. The bond must be renewed when the notary renews their commission to maintain continuous coverage. Missouri notaries may also choose to combine this required bond with errors and omissions insurance for additional professional liability protection beyond the basic bond coverage.