North Dakota 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 North Dakota
- Regulating Body: The North Dakota Secretary of State
- Bond Amount: $7,500
- Premium Price: $50–$120 based on E&O coverage
What Is a North Dakota Notary Bond?
A North Dakota notary bond ensures that notaries follow the law and act ethically. All commissioned notaries public in the state need a $7,500 surety bond.
By filing this surety bond, you agree to perform all duties as required by law. The bond provides a financial safety net for clients if you fail to do so.
How Much Do Notary Bonds Cost?
North Dakota notary bonds cost a flat rate of $50 for four years of coverage. You can buy the bond instantly online.
Want extra protection? Add on optional errors and omissions (E&O) coverage for just $40–$70 more.
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees.
Bond and E&O Requirements for North Dakota Notaries
All notaries in North Dakota need a $7,500 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 North Dakota notary bond by taking these three quick steps:
- Select your coverage option.
- Enter your personal information.
- Complete the online purchase.
We’ll email you the official bond form right away. If you don’t see the bond in 5–10 minutes, please check your junk folder. You’ll need to submit the form to the state.
How Does a Notary Bond Work?
When you file a North Dakota notary bond, you enter a legally-binding contract with two other parties:
- Principal: You, the bonded notary public
- Obligee: The North Dakota Secretary of State
- 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 Bond?
North Dakota notary bonds last for four 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 North Dakota
The Secretary of State enforces North Dakota notary appointment regulations and manages notary forms. Learn the step-by-step process on how to get your North Dakota notary commission in our complete guide.
The Secretary of State will issue your commission certificate after reviewing and approving the notary stamping device. You may then perform notarial acts.
How to Apply to Become an RON
Once commissioned, you can apply to perform electronic or remote online notarizations (RONs) by filing a Notary Public Amendment through the FirstStop Portal. You must choose a communication technology provider that can retain audiovisual recordings for 10 years.
