Florida — Notary Bonds
Compare the Florida standard notary bond and the package labeled $25,000 E&O; ONLINE. The ordinary $7,500 bond, optional E&O insurance, and remote online registration requirements are different obligations. The ONLINE label alone does not certify that the provider’s documents meet every remote requirement.
Also known as Florida Notary Bond with E&O; Florida Standard Notary Bond; Florida — Notary Bond with E&O — $25,000 E&O; ONLINE
2 options on record. Choose the one that matches your requirement, then purchase.
- Recorded state
- Florida
- Category
- Notary bonds & related insurance
What this bond does
Florida’s ordinary commission calls for a $7,500 surety bond. Remote online registration has separate security and insurance requirements; match the provider documents to the authority you are seeking.
- Who needs it
- Florida applicants and renewing notaries arranging standard commission security, and commissioned notaries considering remote online registration. Check the correct documents for your intended authority.
- Who it protects
- The surety bond protects those harmed by a notary’s covered failure to perform legal duties. E&O is separate insurance subject to its own policy terms, limits, and exclusions; do not substitute an insurance policy for required surety security.
Choose from 2 options
Each option is a separate record. Where a term, bond amount, premium, or E&O limit is known, it is listed; match it to what your requirement asks for.
- Florida — Standard Notary 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).
- Florida — Notary Bond with E&O — $25,000 E&O; ONLINE · Term: 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
- Florida Legislature: 2026 Chapter 117, ordinary and online notaries (opens in a new tab)Checked October 18, 2026
- Florida Legislature: 2026 Chapter 117, sections 117.01 and 117.225 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 18, 2026
- RLI: Commercial Surety, notary bond and E&O offerings (opens in a new tab)Checked October 18, 2026
Have these ready
- Notary Bond with E&O — $25,000 E&O; ONLINE: Decide whether your intended work includes remote online notarization.
- Notary Bond with E&O — $25,000 E&O; ONLINE: Gather commission or application details and use a consistent notary name.
- Notary Bond with E&O — $25,000 E&O; ONLINE: Verify the bond amount and form separately from the recorded $25,000 E&O limit.
- Notary Bond with E&O — $25,000 E&O; ONLINE: Read the policy's covered acts, insureds, exclusions, and reporting requirements.
- Notary Bond with E&O — $25,000 E&O; ONLINE: Confirm who submits the bond and which registration steps remain yours.
- Standard Notary Bond: Identify whether you need an ordinary commission bond or online-notary registration documents.
- Standard Notary Bond: Use the same applicant name throughout the bond and commission paperwork.
- Standard Notary Bond: Confirm the bond amount, effective dates, and Department of State submission arrangements.
- Standard Notary Bond: Make a separate decision about E&O insurance instead of assuming it is included.
Questions about this bond
Does $25,000 E&O mean I am buying a $25,000 bond?
No. The $25,000 figure is the E&O insurance limit, not the bond amount. Review the surety document separately.
Does ONLINE in the title mean I can perform remote notarizations after purchase?
The title alone cannot establish that. Florida requires registration and other qualifications under section 117.225, including a $25,000 bond and at least $25,000 E&O. Confirm the documents and complete registration before relying on online-notary authority.
Why compare E&O if the bond already protects against notarial misconduct?
The statute makes the bond payable to harmed individuals. E&O addresses potential errors or omissions under an insurance contract. Review the policy for what it covers for you; the bond and insurance serve different purposes.
What should I keep after the Florida $25,000 E&O; ONLINE option is issued?
Keep the surety bond and E&O policy separately. Check each document's amount, dates, and covered activities, then follow the Department of State's filing and registration instructions.
Who benefits from the standard Florida notary bond?
Section 117.01(7) makes the bond payable to an individual harmed by a breach of the notary's official duty. It is public protection tied to the notary's conduct.
Does the Florida Standard Notary Bond option include E&O?
No included E&O limit is recorded for the Florida Standard Notary Bond option. Confirm any insurance offered with the provider. You can also compare the $25,000 E&O; ONLINE option on this page; its insurance limit does not establish the bond amount or remote authority.
Will the standard bond qualify me as an online notary?
A standard purchase alone does not establish online registration. Section 117.225 requires a $25,000 bond, at least $25,000 E&O coverage, and other registration qualifications. Verify the forms and registration process for your intended work.
What remains after the bond is issued?
Follow the provider's delivery instructions and confirm Department of State filing and approval. The bond supports your commission, but buying it does not itself appoint you as a notary.