Who requires it
Indiana Secretary of State — Notary / INBiz
License & permit · Indiana
Indiana Notary Public Bond
Before receiving an Indiana notary commission, an applicant must secure an approved $25,000 official surety bond under IC 33-42-12-1(c)(4). The Secretary of State’s notary guidance requires the bond to remain effective for the commission term. Current SOS notary-system instructions call for an uploaded certificate of at least $25,000 with an eight-year term and the exact legal name.
Common bond amount
$25,000
Minimum $25,000 under IC 33-42-12-1(c)(4); SOS FAQ expects an 8-year term matching the commission.
How you file
Upload the official bond with the INBiz notary application
Renewal
Maintain for full 8-year commission; replace before any lapse
Who requires it
Applicants for a new or renewed Indiana notary public commission through the Secretary of State / INBiz process.
How much is required
IC 33-42-12-1(c)(4), as cited in the official Notary Public Guide, requires a $25,000 official surety bond. The SOS notary FAQ states the uploaded bond must be for a minimum of $25,000 and have an eight-year term matching the commission length.
How to get and file it
Purchase a $25,000 surety from a commercial insurer or bonding company licensed in Indiana, verify the provider is authorized with the Indiana Department of Insurance, and upload the bond certificate with your INBiz notary application. The name on the bond must match the application exactly. Maintain an effective bond for the entire commission. Indiana notary commissions run eight years; align the surety term accordingly. Replace coverage before any lapse—the Notary Guide treats failure to maintain the required assurance as a basis for commission discipline.
Cost note
Twenty-five thousand dollars is the required bond amount, not the premium you pay. See bond amount vs premium. Bond amount vs premium →
Requirement checklist
- Required amount
- $25,000 official surety (IC 33-42-12-1(c)(4))
- Term
- Eight-year bond term matching the commission (per SOS FAQ)
- Principal name
- Must match the notary application exactly
- Provider
- Surety licensed to do business in Indiana
Official sources
Related resources
Frequently asked questions
Is errors-and-omissions insurance the same as the notary bond?
No. The $25,000 surety is the statutory public assurance. E&O insurance is optional private coverage and does not replace the bond.
How long must the bond last?
The Notary Guide requires an effective bond for the duration of the commission. Current SOS notary-system instructions specify an eight-year bond term for the uploaded certificate.
Surety basics (not repeated here)
Universal surety concepts explained once—linked here instead of repeated on every state or bond page.
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Last verified 2026-08-10. This guide is based on verified educational content and official sources.
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