Surety Bonds in Ohio
3 bond types covered for Ohio with statute-cited requirements, bond amounts, and filing process. Pages are sourced from official OH government documents and updated as laws change.
Contractor License Bond
No state bond required
No statewide contractor license bond required
Statute: Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4740
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Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
$75,000
Ohio used motor vehicle dealer surety bond is $75,000, increased from $25,000 effective April 1, 2026 under Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4501:1-3-11.
Statute: Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4501:1-3-11; Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4517
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Notary Public Bond
No state bond required
Ohio does not require a surety bond for notaries public. Ohio Revised Code Chapter 147, as amended by the Notary Public Modernization Act effective September 20, 2019, contains no bond requirement.
Statute: Ohio Revised Code Chapter 147 (notably ORC 147.01 appointment/qualifications; ORC 147.03 term; ORC 147.63 online notary application) - no bond provision
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