Bond cost index
Notary Bond Cost
Notary bonds protect the public against errors or misconduct by a commissioned notary public. Required to obtain or renew a notary commission in most states.
How much does a notary bond cost?
A notary bond amount typically ranges from $500 to $50,000 depending on the state. Premium runs about 1% to 15% of the bond amount per year, set by underwriting based on credit and financials. Standard credit lands near the low end.
Data as of 2026-06-17. Methodology v1.
Bond amount and premium by state
| State | Bond amount | Premium rate band | Estimated annual premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,000 | 1% to 15% | $500 to $7,500/yr |
| Alaska | $2,500 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $375/yr |
| Arizona | $5,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $750/yr |
| Arkansas | $7,500 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,125/yr |
| California | $15,000 | 1% to 15% | $150 to $2,250/yr |
| Colorado | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Connecticut | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Delaware | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| District of Columbia | $2,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $300/yr |
| Florida | $7,500 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,125/yr |
| Georgia | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Hawaii | $1,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $150/yr |
| Idaho | $10,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,500/yr |
| Illinois | $5,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $750/yr |
| Indiana | $25,000 | 1% to 15% | $250 to $3,750/yr |
| Iowa | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Kansas | $12,000 | 1% to 15% | $120 to $1,800/yr |
| Kentucky | $1,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $150/yr |
| Louisiana | $50,000 | 1% to 15% | $500 to $7,500/yr |
| Maine | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Maryland | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Massachusetts | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Michigan | $10,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,500/yr |
| Minnesota | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Mississippi | $5,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $750/yr |
| Missouri | $10,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,500/yr |
| Montana | $25,000 | 1% to 15% | $250 to $3,750/yr |
| Nebraska | $15,000 | 1% to 15% | $150 to $2,250/yr |
| Nevada | $10,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,500/yr |
| New Hampshire | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| New Jersey | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| New Mexico | $10,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,500/yr |
| New York | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| North Carolina | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| North Dakota | $7,500 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,125/yr |
| Ohio | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Oklahoma | $10,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,500/yr |
| Oregon | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Pennsylvania | $25,000 | 1% to 15% | $250 to $3,750/yr |
| Rhode Island | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| South Carolina | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| South Dakota | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Tennessee | $10,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,500/yr |
| Texas | $10,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,500/yr |
| Utah | $5,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $750/yr |
| Vermont | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Virginia | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Washington | $10,000 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $1,500/yr |
| West Virginia | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
| Wisconsin | $500 | 1% to 15% | $100 to $100/yr |
| Wyoming | Not required | 1% to 15% | Not required |
These are estimated ranges, not quotes. Final premium is set by underwriting and depends on the bond amount, your credit and financials, the bond class, and the obligee. A firm number takes a short application.