Alabama Notary Bond
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What is an Alabama notary bond?
An Alabama notary bond is a three-party agreement in which a bonding (surety) company financially guarantees to the Alabama Secretary of State that the Alabama notary will perform their duties lawfully, ethically, and in accordance with Alabama notary law. If a claim is made and approved, the surety company will pay the claim and seek reimbursement from the notary.
Why do I need an Alabama notary bond?
To protect the public from financial loss caused by a notary’s negligence or misconduct, Alabama law requires all first-time notary applicants and notaries renewing their commissions to maintain a four-year, $50,000 Alabama notary bond for the duration of the notary’s commission term.
An Alabama notary bond does not provide any financial protection to the Alabama notary. It solely protects the public. For that reason, many Alabama notaries choose to purchase a notary errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policy.
Where can I order a four-year, $50,000 Alabama notary bond?
You can purchase a Alabama notary bond from us and download immediately upon checkout. Click on the button below to order an Alabama notary bond. Alabama law requires notaries to purchase a four-year, $50,000 notary bond from a licensed surety company authorized to do business in Alabama. All of our Alabama notary bonds are issued by CNA Surety, a licensed surety company authorized to do business in Alabama.
How do I file my Alabama notary bond with my local county probate court?
How you file your bond depends on the county where you reside. After you receive your notice of approval and take the oath before another notary, file your notary bond, course completion certificate, and the recording fee with your county probate court. Contact your county probate court or visit their website to confirm the fee amount and any additional requirements.
Notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, or Surety Bonding Company of America, which are subsidiaries of CNA Surety.