Notary Public Bond

Arizona Notary Public Bond

File the Arizona Secretary of State notary bond with your commission

Arizona notary commissions require a surety bond filed with the Secretary of State for the four-year term under A.R.S. § 41-315.

Overview

What Is a Arizona Notary Public Bond?

An Arizona notary public bond is a surety obligation filed with the Arizona Secretary of State so a commissioned notary can lawfully perform notarial acts during the commission term.

Key Provisions
  • Guarantees compliance with A.R.S. § 41-315
  • Protects the obligee named on the Arizona bond form
  • Remains subject to the penal sum and bond conditions
Surety Obligation Overview

What Does This Bond Guarantee?

The surety bond guarantees that the principal will perform the duties required under A.R.S. § 41-315 up to the penal sum.

Principal
The party required to obtain the bond and perform the underlying obligation.
Obligee
Arizona Secretary of State
Surety
The company issuing the bond and guaranteeing the obligation to the obligee.

When a claim may arise

A claim may arise if the principal fails to comply with the bonded Arizona obligation or causes covered loss to the obligee or protected parties.

If a claim is valid

If a claim is valid, the surety may pay up to the bond penalty according to the bond terms; the principal remains liable to reimburse the surety.

Scope of the Obligation
  • Comply with A.R.S. § 41-315
  • Satisfy Arizona Secretary of State filing conditions
  • Maintain the bond for the required term
Bond terms

Bond summary

Amount, premium, term, and the authority that requires this filing.

Eligibility

Who Needs This Bond?

Anyone applying for or renewing an Arizona notary public commission must purchase and file the required bond before the commission becomes effective.

Who Is Required to File
  • Applicants required by Arizona Secretary of State
  • Arizona businesses renewing or expanding licensed activity
  • Out-of-state firms filing into Arizona markets
Requirements

What You Need to Apply

Purchase a four-year bond from a licensed surety, match the name on your SOS application, and file the original with your notary paperwork within the statutory timing window.

Required Documentation
  1. Legal entity name matching the license or filing
  2. Bond amount: $5,000 surety bond for a standard Arizona notary commission (4-year term). Remote online notarization may require a separate higher bond — confirm current SOS form before filing.
  3. Arizona obligee form or statute citation
  4. Owner or officer identification for underwriting
Filing

How this filing works

  1. 01

    Confirm the Arizona requirement

    Share your license type, court order, or obligee form and the exact penal sum required by Arizona Secretary of State.

  2. 02

    Underwrite and price

    We review credit and filing details, then quote premium options through licensed surety markets.

  3. 03

    Issue and file

    Once approved, we issue the bond for delivery to Arizona Secretary of State or for your Arizona filing package.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the required amount for an Arizona notary public bond?

The amount is $5,000 surety bond for a standard Arizona notary commission (4-year term). Remote online notarization may require a separate higher bond — confirm current SOS form before filing., as set under A.R.S. § 41-315 and confirmed with Arizona Secretary of State.

Who is the obligee on an Arizona notary public bond?

The obligee is typically Arizona Secretary of State. Always match the exact name on the Arizona form.

How long does it take to get the bond?

Many Arizona filings can be underwritten the same day when documents and credit are complete; complex amounts may take longer.

Does bad credit prevent approval?

Not always. Premium and collateral options vary by credit and bond size — ask for markets that still write the risk.

How do I renew the bond?

Most bonds renew on the term shown (4 Years). Keep continuity so your Arizona license or filing does not lapse.

Authority Resources

Arizona Secretary of State

azsos.gov

Next step

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