Wisconsin — Notary Bonds
Wisconsin requires a specific $500 surety bond for a four-year notary commission; permanent commissions are treated differently. An employer’s blanket bond does not satisfy this individual commission requirement.
Also known as Wisconsin Notary Public Bond; Wisconsin — Notary Public Bond
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- Recorded state
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Notary bonds & related insurance
What this bond does
The bond is a financial agreement that makes the surety liable for damages caused by a notary's misconduct or neglect.
- Who needs it
- Wisconsin applicants for a four-year notary commission. Permanent commissions do not require this bond.
- Who it protects
- The party harmed by a notary's misconduct or neglect, under the bond's conditions.
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
- Notary Handbook (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
Have these ready
- Confirm that you are applying for a four-year commission rather than a permanent commission.
- Open RLI's application through Purchase Now in a new tab, using the name on your Wisconsin commission application.
- After issuance, check the signed bond and commission dates against WDFI's filing instructions.
Questions about this bond
Does a permanent commission require a bond?
No, a bond is not required for permanent commissions.
Can the bond be canceled?
Once filed with the WDFI, the bond cannot be canceled and will expire in four years with the commission.
Is an Errors and Omissions policy the same as a bond?
No, an Errors and Omissions policy is optional insurance to help you pay for your own legal fees and is not filed with the WDFI.