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Wisconsin Notary bond

Wisconsin Notary

Wisconsin requires a $500 notary bond.

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Do I need a notary bond in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin requires a $500 notary bond. Individuals seeking or renewing a notary public commission in states that require a bond (most do, with amounts varying widely). Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions oversees notary requirements in Wisconsin, including the bond filing.

Last verified July 29, 2026

Wisconsin Notary bond, answered

How much is a notary bond in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin requires a $500 notary bond.
Who needs a Wisconsin notary bond?
Individuals seeking or renewing a notary public commission in states that require a bond (most do, with amounts varying widely).
Who regulates notary bonds in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions oversees notary requirements in Wisconsin, including the bond filing.
How do renewals work?
Renews every 48 months alongside the underlying license.
How do I get bonded?
Send commission details and term Receive an instant quote Bond issued and mailed for filing with the secretary of state

What you will need

  • Notary commission application
  • Name and county of commission

How to get bonded

  1. Send commission details and term
  2. Receive an instant quote
  3. Bond issued and mailed for filing with the secretary of state

Regulator: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

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