Notary Public Surety Bond in Nevada

What this bond requires in Nevada

Nevada requires a $10,000 surety bond payable to the State of Nevada and conditioned on faithful performance under NRS 240.001 to 240.169. The bond must be executed by a surety company authorized in Nevada and filed with the clerk of the county of residence (or, for adjoining-state residents, the county of business). The bond may be continuous but surety aggregate liability is capped at the $10,000 penal sum; the surety must notify the Secretary of State within 30 days if the bond is exhausted.

Who requires it

The notary public surety bond is required by the Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division under NRS Chapter 240 (Notaries Public and Commissioned Abstracters).

How to file in Nevada

Applicant obtains the $10,000 four-year notary bond from a Nevada-authorized surety, completes the Secretary of State application, files the original bond and oath of office with the county clerk in their county of residence, then submits the application packet to the Nevada Secretary of State Notary Division for issuance of the commission.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a notary public surety bond required in Nevada?

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

How much is the bond in Nevada?

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 Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division.

How is the bond filed?

Applicant obtains the $10,000 four-year notary bond from a Nevada-authorized surety, completes the Secretary of State application, files the original bond and oath of office with the county clerk in their county of residence, then submits the application packet to the Nevada Secretary of State Notary Division for issuance of the commission.

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.