Hawaii — Notary Bonds
Prepare your Hawaii notary bond for circuit-court approval and filing before beginning duties. The Attorney General's manual describes a $1,000 surety bond for an ordinary commission, with a separate exception for designated government-service notaries.
Also known as Hawaii Notary Public Bond; Hawaii — Notary Public Bond
Continue to our secure checkout partner, RLI (opens in a new tab).
- Recorded state
- Hawaii
- Category
- Notary bonds & related insurance
What this bond does
The bond secures faithful performance of the duties of a Hawaii notary public. It is payable to the State of Hawaii and uses a surety company authorized to do business in the state.
- Who needs it
- Hawaii notary applicants and renewing notaries arranging an ordinary commission bond. Government-service notaries should check their designated status before purchasing.
- Who it protects
- People injured by the notary's official misconduct, neglect, or breach of the bond's conditions. This public protection is separate from personal E&O insurance.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
- Hawaii — 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
- Hawaii Attorney General: Notary Public Manual, April 2023 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Confirm whether you are applying for an ordinary commission or have designated government-service status.
- Have your commission name, residence circuit, and commission dates ready.
- Select Purchase Now to open RLI's application in a new tab, and check the $1,000 surety bond.
- After issuance, complete execution, circuit-court approval, and bond filing before taking up duties.
- Keep the issued bond with your commission records, and complete the separate commission-copy, seal, and signature filing.
Questions about this bond
Does every Hawaii government-service notary need this bond?
The manual exempts designated government-service notaries from furnishing and filing a bond unless their department head requires one. Confirm that status before selecting an ordinary commission bond.
Is the Hawaii notary bond personal insurance?
The bond secures official duties and provides recourse for people harmed by misconduct or neglect. A personal E&O policy has separate terms and should be considered independently.
Does buying the bond complete the circuit-court filing?
No. After issuance, arrange the judge's approval and filing with the circuit-court clerk. Follow the separate instructions for filing your commission copy, seal impression, and specimen signature.
What happens when I select Purchase Now?
RLI's application opens in a new tab. Review your notary name, bond amount, and commission dates there, then follow the issued document's execution and filing instructions.