District Of Columbia — Notary Bonds
Arrange a District of Columbia notary bond without E&O coverage using the bond form sent with your Appointment Notice. ONCA's handbook calls for $2,000 covering the five-year term for business, residential, federal-government, and dual commissions.
Also known as District of Columbia Notary bond without E&O coverage; District of Columbia — Notary bond without E&O coverage
Continue to our secure checkout partner, Propeller (opens in a new tab).
- Recorded state
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Notary bonds & related insurance
What this bond does
The surety bond supports the notary's public duties. This bond-only offering does not include E&O insurance for the notary.
- Who needs it
- District of Columbia notary applicants and renewing notaries who need a bond. A commission solely on behalf of the DC Government is exempt; dual commissions still require the bond.
- Who it protects
- Members of the public affected by the notary's negligence or misconduct, under the bond's conditions.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
- District of Columbia — Notary bond without E&O coverage · Term: confirm with providerPurchase Now (opens in a new tab)Continue to our secure checkout partner, Propeller (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
- District of Columbia ONCA: Notary Public Handbook, August 2023 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify your commission category and confirm whether the bond is required.
- Have the Appointment Notice and its ONCA bond form ready for the provider.
- Use the exact name, commission address, and five-year dates shown on the Appointment Notice.
- Choose Purchase Now to open Propeller's application in a new tab, and confirm the bond-only offering and $2,000 requirement.
- After issuance, bring the completed original bond, required receipt, and notary supplies to ONCA for the oath under your notice's instructions.
Questions about this bond
Does this offering include E&O insurance?
No. This listing expressly excludes E&O coverage. The surety bond protects the public; arrange any desired personal insurance separately.
Can I use a provider's standard bond form?
ONCA's handbook requires the form supplied with your Appointment Notice. Confirm that the provider will complete that form with the required original signature and surety seal.
Are DC Government commissions exempt?
A commission solely on behalf of the DC Government does not require a surety bond. Business, residential, federal-government, and dual commissions require the $2,000 bond under the handbook.
Can I begin notarizing after checkout?
No. Complete the oath with ONCA and wait until your commission's start date. Purchasing the bond does not complete those steps.