Washington Notary Bond w/ E&O
- State: Washington
- Bond type: Notary Bond
- Category: Notary Bonds
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Overview
Ready to activate your Washington notary commission? Before the state can issue your commission certificate, you must post a surety bond — and this package pairs that required $10,000 notary bond with $5,000 in errors-and-omissions coverage so you walk away with both protections in one purchase. Washington commissioned notaries are required to file a bond with their county auditor before performing any notarial acts. Buying both together is the fastest way to meet the state requirement and protect your practice from day one.
Who Needs This Bond?
First-time applicants who have been approved for a Washington notary commission and are waiting on their county auditor to record the bond, notaries renewing a lapsed or expiring Washington commission, and individuals completing a new commission in a different county after relocating within Washington all need this bond. If Washington's Secretary of State or a county auditor has told you to file a notary bond before your commission is recorded, this is the product you need.
What is this Bond For?
Washington's notary bond protects members of the public who rely on your notarial acts — signatures you witness, oaths you administer, acknowledgments you certify. If your actions as a notary cause financial harm to a member of the public, that person can make a claim against the bond. This bond does not protect you personally as the notary; the $5,000 errors-and-omissions policy included in this package is what provides you with a personal defense against claims arising from honest mistakes.
When is it Required?
After Washington's Secretary of State approves your notary application, you must obtain and file this bond with your county auditor before your commission is officially recorded and your certificate is released. That filing step is the trigger — you cannot legally perform notarial acts in Washington until the bond is on file. Renewing notaries face the same requirement at the start of each new commission term.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Washington requirement and covers your notarial acts performed anywhere in the state of Washington. Although the bond is filed with the county auditor in your county of residence, your commission and the bond's protection are not limited to that county. Wherever you perform notarial acts within Washington's borders, this bond travels with your commission.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and My Bond App will open in a new tab — a secure portal where you complete your application, enter your commission information, and receive your bond documents without waiting on an agent. The process is fast, fully online, and designed to get your bond in your hands so you can file with your county auditor right away.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is a nationwide surety bond storefront powered by The Southern Agency, built so you can buy the exact bond you need without phone calls, callbacks, or delays. Our catalog covers Washington notary bonds statewide, and our online checkout means you can complete your purchase and move straight to filing. When you are ready to activate your commission, we are ready to issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I move to a different county in Washington, does my existing notary bond stay valid?
Your Washington notary commission — and the bond tied to it — remains valid even if you move to a different county within the state. However, Washington requires you to file a change-of-address notice and re-file your bond with the county auditor in your new county of residence. The bond itself does not change; it is the recording location that must be updated. Check with your new county auditor to confirm their specific filing procedure.
What is the difference between a Washington notary bond and a notary errors-and-omissions policy?
They protect different parties. Your Washington notary bond protects members of the public — if your notarial act causes someone financial harm, they can make a claim against the bond to recover damages. If the bond pays out, you as the notary can be required to reimburse the surety. The errors-and-omissions policy included in this package works differently: it protects you personally by covering your legal defense costs and any damages up to the policy limit when a claim arises from an honest mistake or oversight in your notarial work. Both protections are included in this single purchase.
What information do I need about my Washington notary commission when I buy this bond online?
When you complete your application in My Bond App, you will typically need your full legal name as it will appear on your commission, your Washington county of residence (where the bond will be filed with the county auditor), and your commission effective date or application confirmation number if you have it. Having your Secretary of State notary approval letter or commission paperwork nearby before you start the checkout process will make it faster to fill in the required fields accurately.
What happens after I click Buy This Bond Online?
You'll open the My Bond App portal in a new tab where you can complete the secure online bond application and finish your purchase. Your Bond Titan tab stays open so you can come back and keep browsing.
Can I buy this bond entirely online?
Yes. Bond Titan connects you directly to the online bond application — there's no paperwork to mail in and no agent appointment required to get started.
Is Bond Titan a licensed agency?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency, a licensed surety bond agency. We've built Bond Titan so you can find the exact bond you were told to buy and get to the purchase flow in seconds.