Louisiana Notary Public Bond

Louisiana requires a $50,000 notary bond for every commission. You file it with the Louisiana Secretary of State before you start. The whole thing is fast.

Bond Amount
$50,000
Typical Premium
$50–$250 (5-year term)
Term
Lifetime (bond renews every 5 years)
Required By
Louisiana Secretary of State
Instant Approval
Most applicants approved on the spot
No Credit Check
Fixed price — credit doesn't matter
Same-Day Bond
Delivered fast, often in minutes
Secure Checkout
Encrypted, trusted online process

What Is the Louisiana Notary Public Bond?

The Louisiana notary bond is set at $50,000. It works like a promise to the people whose papers you notarize.

If you slip up and a signer loses money, the bond covers their loss up to $50,000. Since it protects the public, you repay the surety for whatever it pays.

Many notaries also carry errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. It covers your defense if a claim comes in. The bond cannot do that.

Louisiana notaries can do more than most notaries. The commission never expires. Still, the $50,000 bond renews every five years.

Who Needs This Bond in Louisiana?

How to Get Bonded — Step by Step

  1. Apply for your bond here. Most are approved right away, with no credit check.
  2. Fill out your Louisiana notary application.
  3. Send the bond to the Louisiana Secretary of State.
  4. Get your commission and buy your seal.

Renewal & Continuous Bond Coverage

Louisiana notary commissions do not expire. But the $50,000 bond renews every five years and refiled. Keep track of the five-year date so your commission stays in good standing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pass an exam in Louisiana?

Yes, unless you are a licensed Louisiana attorney. Attorneys are exempt from both the exam and the bond.

Does the Louisiana notary bond protect me?

No. It protects the people you serve, not you. If the surety pays a claim, you pay the surety back. For your own protection, add an errors and omissions (E&O) policy.

How fast can I get my Louisiana notary bond?

Most applicants clear on the spot. You can have your bond the same day, often in minutes.

How much does a Louisiana notary bond cost?

Notary bonds are a fixed price with no credit check. The fee covers the whole term — not the full bond amount.

How a Surety Bond Works

A notary bond is a type of surety bond. The picture below shows the three parties and what happens if someone files a claim.

Diagram of how a surety bond works: the obligee requires the bond, the principal applies and signs an indemnity agreement, and the surety issues the bond; if the principal fails, the obligee files a claim, the surety investigates and may pay, and the principal reimburses the surety.

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