South Carolina Notary Public E&O Individual Policy
Overview
South Carolina commissioned notaries public who want protection beyond the state's bonding requirement turn to this individual errors-and-omissions policy. Unlike a surety bond — which protects the public from notary mistakes — an E&O policy protects you, the notary, when a claimant alleges your error caused them financial harm. Without it, any judgment or settlement comes out of your own pocket. This policy is the professional safety net that sits alongside your SC notary commission.
Who Needs This Policy?
You've been commissioned — or you're renewing your commission — as a South Carolina notary public, and you want to make sure a single honest mistake doesn't become a personal financial disaster. Every SC notary who witnesses signatures, administers oaths, or performs acknowledgments faces the possibility of a claim, even when they follow every rule. New notaries getting their first commission and seasoned notaries renewing after their term ends both need to consider this coverage. If you sign documents professionally — especially in real estate closings, loan signings, or legal proceedings — the exposure is real.
What is this Policy For?
This individual E&O policy covers you, the notary, against claims arising from mistakes made in the performance of your official notarial duties in South Carolina. If a member of the public or a business suffers a financial loss because of an error or omission in your notarial act, this policy steps in to pay covered claims and defense costs up to your policy limit. It does not protect the public — that is what your surety bond is for. This policy closes the gap between the public protection your bond provides and the personal liability you carry every time you put your seal on a document.
When is it Required?
Before you begin performing notarial acts under a new or renewed South Carolina commission, you should have your E&O policy in force. The state's commissioning process focuses on the required surety bond, but an E&O policy should be secured at the same time — not after your first signing appointment. Waiting until after a mistake has occurred means you have no coverage for that act. Treat this policy as a day-one requirement, not an optional add-on you'll think about later.
Where Does it Apply?
This individual E&O policy covers notarial acts performed anywhere within South Carolina under your state-issued commission. It is a statewide policy — it follows your commission, not a specific county or city. Whether you notarize documents in Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, or a rural county courthouse, the same policy applies.
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