Idaho — Notary Bonds
Prepare a $10,000 Idaho notary bond to submit with your commission application. The assurance must cover acts during your six-year commission, and a valid assurance must stay on file while you perform notarial acts.
Also known as Idaho Notary Public Bond; Idaho — Notary Public Bond
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- Recorded state
- Idaho
- Category
- Notary bonds & related insurance
What this bond does
Idaho's bond provides assurance of the notary's compliance with notarial law. It is submitted to the Secretary of State as part of the commission application.
- Who needs it
- Idaho notary applicants and renewing notaries arranging commercial surety assurance. State employees whose commission is required for their work should first check the statutory risk-management alternative.
- Who it protects
- People with claims arising from violations of Idaho notarial law, under the assurance. The surety's liability and any separate E&O policy are different forms of protection.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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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
- Idaho Legislature: Idaho Code 51-121 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
- Idaho Secretary of State: Notary Training, Chapter 2 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Have the name and contact details you will use on your Idaho commission application ready.
- If renewing, have your current expiration date available to coordinate the next commission.
- Select Purchase Now to open RLI's application in a new tab, and check the $10,000 assurance and commission coverage.
- After issuance, submit the bond with your completed, notarized state application under the Secretary of State's instructions.
- Keep a copy of the bond and track its effective period so valid assurance remains on file.
Questions about this bond
How long is an Idaho notary commission?
Idaho Code 51-121 provides for a six-year commission. The bond must cover acts during that commission; check the issued document's dates.
Can I send the bond after the state application?
The statute requires the assurance at the time you submit the application. Arrange the bond before submitting your commission application to the Secretary of State.
Is there an alternative for a state employee?
The statute allows assurance from Idaho's risk management office for a regular state employee whose commission is required for that employment. Check that route with your employer before purchasing a commercial bond.
Does checkout issue my notary commission?
No. RLI handles the bond application. The Secretary of State separately reviews the commission application, and valid assurance must be on file before you perform notarial acts.