Notary Public Bond in Idaho

What this bond requires in Idaho

Idaho Code § 51-121 requires every notary applicant to file an assurance in the form of a $10,000 surety bond (or functional equivalent) issued by an entity licensed to do business in Idaho. The commission term is 6 years and the assurance must cover acts performed during the entire term. The surety must give the Secretary of State 30 days notice before canceling, and a notary may only perform notarial acts while a valid assurance is on file.

Who requires it

The notary public bond is required by the Idaho Secretary of State, Notary Public Division under Idaho Code § 51-121 (Assurance); Idaho Code Title 51, Chapter 1 (Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts).

How to file in Idaho

Submit the notary application to the Idaho Secretary of State along with the $10,000 surety bond/assurance on the form prescribed by the Secretary of State and the application fee. Applicants may reapply no sooner than 90 days before the current term expires. Once approved, the 6-year commission is issued and the notary may perform notarial acts only while the assurance remains on file.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a notary public bond required in Idaho?

Yes. Idaho requires notary public bonds issued by an admitted surety. The required amount is $10,000.

How much is the bond in Idaho?

The bond amount is $10,000. Your annual premium is a small percentage of that, based on credit and experience.

Who requires the bond?

The bond is required by the Idaho Secretary of State, Notary Public Division.

How is the bond filed?

Submit the notary application to the Idaho Secretary of State along with the $10,000 surety bond/assurance on the form prescribed by the Secretary of State and the application fee. Applicants may reapply no sooner than 90 days before the current term expires. Once approved, the 6-year commission is issued and the notary may perform notarial acts only while the assurance remains on file.

What does the bond cover?

Surety bonds protect the obligee, not the principal. If you fail to meet the obligation the bond guarantees, the surety pays the claim and recovers from you.

Is a surety bond the same as insurance?

No. Insurance protects you. A surety bond protects whoever required the bond. You repay the surety for any claim they pay.