Reply by Katrina Arnaud on 3/6/07 1:08pm
Msg #178485
Here's the bonding information
Look at you Secretary of State website; this is what I found in the Noary Public Information Handbook
DO I NEED TO BE BONDED?
A $500 surety bond is required for all applicants applying or reapplying for a
four- year notary public commission. No bond is required for United States
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residents who are licensed to practice law in Wisconsin who are applying for
permanent commissions. The surety bond is an insurance agreement making the
surety legally liable to the party who is harmed, for up to $500 in damages caused
by a notary’s misconduct or neglect in executing notarial acts.
An issued “blanket bond” for employment purposes does not fulfill this obligation.
A separate, specific bond in the amount of $500 is required by Wisconsin Statutes.
Once filed with the Secretary of State’s office, your bond cannot be cancelled and
will expire in four years with your notary commission. If you are sued for
misconduct or neglect in your notarial duties, any damages beyond $500 are your
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