Texas Notary Bonds and Insurance Policies

• Where can I purchase a four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond and Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance?
• What is a Texas notary bond?
• What is a Texas notary errors and omissions insurance (E&O) policy?
• Are all Texas notaries required to carry a notary bond?

• Where can I purchase a four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond and Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance?

  You can purchase a four-year, $10,000 Texas notary bond on our website for $50, and it is available for immediate download at checkout. We also offer notary Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance, with several coverage amounts for you to choose from.

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• What is a Texas notary bond?

  A Texas notary bond guarantees to any third party that if the Texas notary public fails to perform the duties allowed by law, the surety company will provide coverage to the third party for any damages up to $10,000. The bond company would then proceed to demand payment from the notary public and, if necessary, sue the notary public to recover the $10,000 paid to the third party.

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• What is a Texas notary errors and omissions insurance (E&O) policy?

  A Texas notary errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policy helps protect a notary if they make an unintentional mistake while performing a notarization. It may help cover legal defense costs, including attorney fees and court costs, up to the policy limits if the notary is sued.

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• Are all Texas notaries required to carry a notary bond?

  Texas notaries are required to maintain a $10,000 bond for the term of the notarial commission. State employees follow different procedures to obtain or renew a notary commission.

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