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Pennsylvania Notary Bond. $100 for 4 yr.

Pennsylvania notaries must keep a $10,000 bond on file with the Department of State for their 4-year commission.

  • Required by Pennsylvania Department of State
  • $100 fixed price for the $25,000 bond, the same for every applicant
  • Filing: After you buy, email the state's bond letter to Propeller's underwriting team and they execute your bond.
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Your price

$100 for 4 years

Bond amount$25,000
  • Issued instantly once paid
  • Soft credit check only
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A fixed price set by the surety. No surprises at checkout.

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Price checked on Propeller Bonds' application, Oct 15, 2026.

How it works

Three steps to your bond.

  1. 01Apply onceTell us about your business and what the bond is for. One application covers most contractor bonds.
  2. 02Pay, and it's issuedPropeller issues this bond as soon as you've paid, with no underwriter in the loop.
  3. 03Sign and fileAfter you buy, email the state's bond letter to Propeller's underwriting team and they execute your bond.
The application

What you'll be asked, before you start.

Propeller's application for this bond has 26 questions, plus your consent to a soft credit check that doesn't affect your credit score. Have these to hand and it takes a few minutes.

Good to know for this bond
  • Once purchase is complete please email bond letter received from state to underwriting@propellerbonds.com to execute your bond.
From Propeller Bonds' application, checked Oct 15, 2026.

About the bond

Dates and numbers for this bond.

  • Effective date
  • Commission Number

About your business

Who the bond is for and how to reach you.

  • County of Residence
  • Type of entity
  • DBA Name (if applicable)
  • Address line 1
  • Address line 2
  • City
  • State
  • Zip code
  • Contact person first name
  • Contact person last name
  • Contact person position
  • Is contact person the Business owner?
  • Business owner first name
  • Business owner last name
  • Years in business
  • Phone
  • Email

Underwriting questions

Short questions the surety uses to approve the bond.

  • Is the applicant US citizen?
  • Has the applicant or any partners been bankrupt or insolvent?
  • Are there any lawsuits, judgments or liens outstanding against the applicant or any partners?
  • Has the applicant or any partner been declined by another surety?
  • Has the applicant or any partner purchased surety bonds in the past?
  • General liability insurance carried?
  • Property damage insurance carried?

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About this bond

What a notary bond is

Many states require a notary public to have a bond before they're commissioned. It protects the public if the notary makes a mistake or commits misconduct. It doesn't protect the notary: errors and omissions insurance does that.

In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania notaries must keep a $10,000 bond on file with the Department of State for their 4-year commission.

  • A notary may act only while a valid bond is on file with the Department.

You need this bond if you're

  • Someone applying to become a notary
  • A notary renewing a commission
  • An employer with staff who notarize documents

What the surety looks at

Basic personal details. Notary bonds usually don't need a detailed review.

FAQs

Common questions.

How much does the Pennsylvania Notary Bond cost?

$100 for 4 years. That's Propeller's set price for this bond, the same for every applicant.

Do I have to pay the $25,000?

No. You pay the premium. The bond amount is the most the surety would pay out on a valid claim, and if it ever pays one, you pay the surety back.

Is there a credit check?

A soft one. Propeller's application asks you to agree to a soft credit inquiry, which doesn't affect your credit score. Your credit can change the rate, and you see the final price before you pay.

How is the bond filed?

After you buy, email the state's bond letter to Propeller's underwriting team and they execute your bond.

Does Pennsylvania require a notary bond?

See the facts above for the amount and term. The commissioning office lists the current rules.

Does the bond protect me as the notary?

No. It pays people harmed by a notary's error or misconduct, and the notary repays the surety. Errors and omissions insurance is what protects the notary.

How do I get one through BLDAssure?

Apply once with us. We collect the details the surety needs, Propeller Bonds (our surety partner) reviews the application and issues the bond, and we help you file it with whoever requires it.

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Sources

  1. 57 Pa.C.S. § 321 (FindLaw)

General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm the current requirement with the agency or owner that asks for the bond. Facts checked Oct 23, 2026.

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