Posted by BetsyMI on 2/26/07 10:01am
Msg #177175

Michigan Surety Bond renewal

My commission is up in April and I've begun the renewal process. Many of the places I've seen online or those that I've called offer the bond but also offer a journal and E&O and other things that I already have or don't need.

Do any of you have a place that I can call to just get my bond and perhaps a new stamp?

Reply by BetsyMI on 2/26/07 10:01am
Msg #177176

Notary Rotary does not offer a bond for Michigan n/m

Reply by Dorothy_MI on 2/26/07 10:39am
Msg #177186

Betsy, try your insurance man. He should be able to get you just the bond. Notary stamps can be acquired at any place that sells stamps. However, it may be just as cheap to go through one of the places here that specialize in the notary packages. I got a bond, E & O and a stamp for about $60 a year ago from the place in B. H. Any other questions, email me directly.

Reply by dickb/wi on 2/26/07 12:51pm
Msg #177210

if western surety operates in........

your state try them...the rates are good.....look in the phone book for bonds or for western surety.....hope this helps.......

Reply by Julie/MI on 2/26/07 8:17pm
Msg #177272

Technically.....

...we BTDT notaries don't renew our commissions, we have to start from scratch.

To answer your question, I go to a local mom and pop place, $50 for my bond and $10,000 worth of free E & O. Western Surity was down rated at the time I had to "renew" and they use a Safeco, I think.

I never wanted the freebies nor the crappy stamping stamps from the mailers that get sent out before our commissions expire. When I can I support my local businesses.