Nebraska Notary Bond Overview
- Purpose: To protect the public and the state from illegal notary actions
- Who Needs It: Any person applying to become a public notary in Nebraska
- Regulating Body: The Nebraska Secretary of State
- Bond Amount: $15,000
- Premium Price: $35–$85 based on E&O coverage
What Is a Nebraska Notary Bond?
A Nebraska notary bond ensures that notaries follow the law and act ethically. All notaries public in Nebraska need a $15,000 surety bond.
By filing the bond, you promise to perform all duties as required by law and operate honestly. The bond protects your clients or other affected parties if you fail to do so.
How Much Do Notary Bonds Cost?
Nebraska notary bonds cost a low, flat rate of $35 for four years of coverage. You can add on optional errors and omissions (E&O) coverage for just $5–$45 more. Buy your bond in minutes below.
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees.
Bond and E&O Requirements for Nebraska Notaries
All notaries in Nebraska need a $15,000 surety bond and can choose optional E&O coverage. Here’s how the two work together:
- Surety Bond: Can reimburse clients for notary malpractice or serious professional mistakes
- E&O Insurance: Protects a notary if a client takes legal action due to accidental errors or omissions
Put simply: the notary bond protects your clients while E&O insurance protects you.
How to Get Your Notary Bond
You can get your Nebraska notary bond in minutes using the form on this page. It only takes three steps:
- Select your E&O coverage option
- Enter your personal information
- Provide payment details
We’ll email you the bond right after you check out. If you don’t see the bond in 5–10 minutes, please check your junk folder.
How Does a Notary Bond Work?
When you file a Nebraska notary bond, you enter a legally-binding contract with two other parties.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1) Principal | You, the bonded notary public |
| 2) Obligee | The Nebraska Secretary of State |
| 3) Surety | Us, the issuing surety provider |
If you break the bond terms, anyone harmed can file a claim on the bond. If a claim is valid, the surety reimburses the damages up to the bond amount.
How Do I Renew My Bond?
Nebraska notary bonds last for four years. If you renew your notary commission, you’ll also need to renew the surety bond.
We’ll send out helpful email and text reminders when your term is almost up. Just pay the renewal premium and we’ll issue a bond form for the next term.
Can I Edit My Bond Form?
If the Nebraska Secretary of State requires your surety bond form to be updated, contact your surety provider. For current clients, email [email protected] outlining the change request. We’ll help you amend the bond documents as needed.
How to Become a Notary Public in Nebraska
The Nebraska Secretary of State appoints notaries to provide commissioned services in the state. The SOS enforces application requirements, maintains notary forms, and manages filed documents.
Learn the step-by-step process of how to get a Nebraska notary commission or RON registration in our complete guide.
