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Notary Bonds in California

The team at Viking Bond Service has over 20 years of experience helping people find the right surety bond to stay compliant with all state and federal bonding regulations. We've created a quick and easy notary bonding service to ensure notaries can get the bond they need when they need it. Working with our knowledgeable team of licensed bond agents provides individuals with the expertise needed to secure affordable notary bonds in California. Choose Viking Bond Service to secure an affordable notary bond in just a few simple steps. Complete the online application to get your notary bond now.

What is a Notary Bond?

If you're exploring notary opportunities in California you might be surprised to learn that you need a notary bond. It's not uncommon for people to have never needed or even heard of notary bonds unless they have experience with notary services, but don't worry, they're not difficult to understand! A notary bond is a form of surety bond, which is a contract between three parties. Although surety bonds are often mistaken for insurance, they do not provide insurance protection for the notary. The three parties in the surety contract are:

• The principal – this is the notary
• The obligee – the agency requiring the bond
• The surety – the bond guarantor

Notary bonds provide a form of financial guarantee that the notary will follow California regulations regarding the duties of a licensed notary, and if they fail to do so the state can make a claim against the bond. The surety will pay the bond claim on behalf of the notary, however, the notary will then be required to repay the surety for all claim costs. A notary bond provides no financial protection for the notary, but instead for the California public served by the notary.

How to Get a Notary Bond in California

To make the bonding process for a notary bond in California quick and easy it's important for a notary to select a bonding company experienced in securing California notary bonds. The agents at Viking Bond Service have many years of experience working with surety bonds throughout the US and have created a simple notary bond application process to help notaries secure the bond they need. Our notary applications are very quick to complete and comprise of an application form and approval process. Bonds will be issued once the bond premium paid. The process can be completed in a matter of minutes.

The Cost of Notary Bonds in California

The cost of a bond premium is calculated based on the risk of issuing a bond. Two key factors that the surety will consider when determining the premium are the type of bond and the bond amount. Notary bonds are considered low risk, which makes them a very affordable type of bond. The bond amount needed for providing notary services varies by state. In California a notary is required to maintain a $15,000 notary bond to meet state requirements. Bonds are issued for four-year periods and must be renewed after each period to keep the bond active.

California Notary Bonds by Viking Bond Service

The team at Viking Bond Service are here to make obtaining your notary bond simple and stress free. Complete the online application to get your notary bond, or call us or complete the contact form on the page to get started.