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Notary Public Insurance
Are you protected?
Many notaries mistakenly believe that the notary bond protects the notary. However, this is not the case. The notary bond is designed to protect the public. If a claim is made against your bond, you are required to pay it back. Notary Public Errors & Omissions Insurance is designed to protect you, the notary.
We strongly recommend all notaries carry Notary Public Errors & Omissions Insurance. An innocent mistake could result in a verdict involving tens of thousands of dollars. With Notary Public Errors & Omissions Insurance, you can be protected from financial loss for a nominal amount.
Consider these actual cases:
- A property owner and a bank sued a notary. She did nothing wrong, but was deceived by identity thieves. The notary chose to pay to settle both lawsuits rather than endure prolonged litigation. An Errors & Omissions policy would have protected her.
- A notary witnessed the signature of a minor on a deed transfer, using a passport as identification. When the parents divorced, the notary was sued on behalf of the child by her legal guardian. Because she had an Errors & Omissions policy, the notary avoided substantial legal fees. She was fully protected.
- In a real estate transaction, a notary witnessed signatures that later proved to be forgeries. Even though she was acting on instructions from her boss, the notary was held liable for $5,000 in damages.
Just as you protect your home, car and other personal effects with insurance, you need to protect your notarial acts with Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance. Without one of these vital and affordable policies, you could face substantial legal fees - even if you are not at fault.
Notary Public Underwriters offers various levels of coverage to best meet your needs, even if you are a currently commissioned notary public. To see your options, select your state from the list below.
Notary Public Errors & Omissions policies are underwritten by Universal Surety of America, Western Surety Company and Surety Bonding Company of America.
Full Service Notary Bonding
Notary Public Underwriters offers full service bonding for individuals looking to become a notary or renew their notary commission in the states of Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska and Texas. Our online interactive application steps you through the state approved application and allows you to customize your notary package including the ability to upgrade your package stamp. We offer a variety of notary supplies that will help you perform your notarial duties to the best of your ability. Notary Public Underwriters provides notary education and training opportunities in each state. Florida and Missouri require certain notaries to complete notary education and we offer a state-certified course to fulfill that requirement. Alabama and Tennessee have county-based rules for becoming a notary and renewing your notary commission. Notary Public Underwriters provides the county approved paperwork and the custom notary package process like our other states. We also file the application with the county for you in most instances so that you don't have the extra hassle. Visit our state specific sites below for more details on how to become a notary or renew your commission in your state.
Alabama Arkansas Florida Idaho Kansas Missouri
Mississippi Montana Nebraska Tennessee Texas
Notary Bond & Supplies
Notary Supplies Shop
High quality notary supplies, support and training materials that meet state notary law requirements to help Notaries perform their public duties with confidence and success.
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