Alabama — Notary Bonds
Arrange your Alabama notary's $50,000 surety bond before taking up the duties of office. The bond must be executed, approved, and filed with the probate judge in your county of residence.
Also known as Alabama Notary Public Bond; Alabama — Notary Public Bond
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- Recorded state
- Alabama
- Category
- Notary bonds & related insurance
What this bond does
The bond secures faithful performance of the notary's official duties.
- Who needs it
- Alabama notary applicants preparing for a four-year commission.
- Who it protects
- The State of Alabama
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
- Alabama — Notary Public Bond · Term: confirm with provider · E&O inclusion: confirm with providerPurchase Now (opens in a new tab)Continue to our secure checkout partner, RLI (opens in a new tab).
The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Official bond and application instructions (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
Have these ready
- Have your commission name, county of residence, and intended commission dates ready.
- Choose Purchase Now to open RLI's application in a new tab, and check the $50,000 bond requirement.
- After issuance, complete execution, probate-judge approval, and filing before beginning notarial duties.
Questions about this bond
Can a notary perform acts if they have a pecuniary interest in the transaction?
No, a notary public shall not perform an acknowledgment in any transaction where he or she has a pecuniary interest.
Does a notary's commission expire after four years?
Yes, notaries public hold office for four years from the date of their commission.
Does checkout complete the probate-judge filing?
Do not assume it does. Check the provider's delivery instructions, then complete the bond's execution, approval, and filing with your county's probate judge before beginning duties.