Indiana Notary Bond Overview
- Purpose: To protect the public and the state from illegal notary actions
- Who Needs It: Any person applying to become a public notary in Indiana
- Regulating Body: The Indiana Secretary of State
- Bond Amount: $25,000
- Premium Price: $50–$155 based on E&O coverage
What Is an Indiana Notary Bond?
An Indiana notary bond ensures that notaries follow the law or act ethically. All notaries public in Indiana need a $25,000 surety bond.
By filing this surety bond, you agree to perform all duties as required by law. The bond protects your clients if you fail to do so.
How Much Do Notary Bonds Cost?
Indiana notary bonds cost a low, flat rate of $50 for eight years of coverage. You can buy your bond instantly on this page.
Want extra protection? Add on optional errors and omissions (E&O) coverage for just $75–$105 more.
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees.
Bond and E&O Requirements for Indiana Notaries
All notaries in Indiana need a $25,000 surety bond and can choose optional E&O coverage. Here’s how they work together:
- Surety Bond: Can reimburse clients for notary malpractice or serious professional mistakes
- E&O Insurance: Protects a notary if a client takes legal action due to accidental errors or omissions
In other words, the notary bond protects your clients while E&O insurance protects you.
How to Get Your Notary Bond
You can get your Indiana notary bond in minutes using the form on this page. It only takes three steps:
- Select your coverage option
- Enter your information
- Checkout online
We’ll email you the bond in 5–10 minutes. Remember to file it as instructed.
How Does a Notary Bond Work?
When you file an Indiana notary bond, you enter a legally-binding contract with two other parties.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1) Principal | You, the bonded notary public |
| 2) Obligee | The Indiana Secretary of State |
| 3) Surety | Us, the issuing surety provider |
If you break the bond terms, anyone harmed can file a claim on the bond. If a claim is valid, the surety reimburses the damages up to the bond amount.
How Do I Renew My Notary Bond?
Indiana notary bonds last for eight years. If you renew your notary commission, you’ll also need to renew the surety bond.
We’ll send out helpful reminders during the renewal period. Just pay the renewal premium and we’ll issue a bond form for the next term.
Can I Make Changes to My Bond?
If you need to update information on your bond form like a name or address, contact your surety company. You can reach us at [email protected] with the change request.
When possible, we issue free bond rider forms to amend existing bond forms.
How to Become a Notary Public in Indiana
Indiana notary public applicants must complete the following steps to get commissioned:
- Buy and file a $25,000 Indiana surety bond.
- Provide a signature sample that matches the name on the application.
- Get a state criminal background check.
- Submit an application and pay the $75 application fee.
- Purchase a notary stamp.
Learn more about how to become an Indiana notary public in our complete guide.
