Utah 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 Utah
- Regulating Body: The Utah Secretary of State
- Bond Amount: $5,000 or $10,000 for RONs
- Premium Price: $50–$180 based on E&O coverage
What Is a Utah Notary Bond?
A Utah notary bond ensures that notaries follow the law and act ethically. All notaries public in Utah need a $5,000 surety bond as financial security.
By filing this surety bond, you agree to perform all duties as required by law. The bond protects your clients if you fail to do so.
How Much Do Notary Bonds Cost?
$5,000 Utah notary bonds cost a low, flat rate of $50 for four years of coverage. The $10,000 remote notary bond costs $100.
Want extra protection? Add on optional errors and omissions (E&O) coverage for just $40–$80 more. Buy your bond in minutes.
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Bond and E&O Requirements for Utah Notaries
All notaries in Utah need a $5,000 surety bond (or a $10,000 bond if providing remote notarizations). You can also choose optional E&O coverage. Here’s how they 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 Utah notary bond in minutes using the form on this page. It only takes three steps:
- Select your coverage option
- Enter your name and address
- 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 Utah 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 Utah 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 Notary Bond?
Utah 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 reminders during the renewal period. Just pay the renewal premium and we’ll issue a bond form for the next term.
Can I Make Changes to My Bond?
If you need to update information on your bond form like a name or address, contact your surety company. You can reach us at [email protected] with the change request.
When possible, we issue free bond rider forms to amend existing bond forms.
How to Become a Notary Public in Utah
First, make sure you meet the following qualifications to be a notary in Utah:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a U.S citizen or permanent resident
- Be a Utah resident
- Be fluent in English
Then, use the Utah Notary Public Study Guide and Handbook to prepare for and pass the state exam.
Upload all application documents, including your surety bond, to notary.utah.gov or email them to [email protected].
Learn more in our complete guide: How to Become a Utah Notary Public.
How to Become a Remote Notary in Utah
You must already be a commissioned notary public in Utah before completing the following steps to become an RON.
- Contract with an approved vendor to conduct remote notarizations.
- Increase your bond amount to $10,000 by contacting your bonding company.
- Get your electronic signature/seal from a vendor.
- Submit your application and bond form through the online notary request portal.
- Complete a background check, if needed.
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Once approved, you will be identified as a remote notary in the state system.
