Surety bonds • Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Notary Bond: New $25,000 Requirement, Cost, and Filing
Pennsylvania raised its notary bond from $10,000 to $25,000 for notaries appointed or reappointed on or after March 28, 2026. Within 45 days of appointment, you must record your bond, oath, and commission with the county recorder of deeds, or the commission is void. Published prices start around $50 for the four-year term.
This guide covers the new bond amount, the recording deadline, education and exam requirements, and costs. Blake Insurance Group is an independent agency, and a licensed agent can help with your bond.
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The new $25,000 bond
According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, the required notary bond rose from $10,000 to $25,000 when new regulations took effect March 28, 2026. Notaries already commissioned on that date may keep their $10,000 bond until their commission expires; anyone newly appointed or reappointed on or after that date needs the $25,000 bond. The bond covers acts during the four-year commission and must be issued by an insurer authorized in Pennsylvania (57 Pa.C.S. § 321).
Recording deadline
Within 45 days of appointment or reappointment, and before notarizing, you must record your bond, oath of office, and commission with the recorder of deeds in the county where you have an office. Missing the deadline voids the commission, and you must reapply and obtain a new bond (Pennsylvania Department of State).
Education and exam
- Complete a three-hour approved notary course within six months before applying.
- Pass the state exam on statutes, regulations, procedures, and ethics.
- Pay the $42 application fee.
Source: National Notary Association.
How much a Pennsylvania notary bond costs
| Option | Published price |
|---|---|
| Notary bond only | $50 |
| Bond plus $10,000 E&O | $90 |
| Bond plus $20,000 E&O | $110 |
| Bond plus $30,000 E&O | $130 |
Prices published by SuretyBonds.com. Recorder of deeds fees are separate.
Pennsylvania notary bond FAQs
How much is a notary bond in Pennsylvania?
$25,000 for notaries appointed or reappointed on or after March 28, 2026. Published prices start around $50 for the four-year term.
Can I keep my $10,000 Pennsylvania notary bond?
Yes, if you were commissioned before March 28, 2026, until your current commission expires.
Where do I record my Pennsylvania notary bond?
With the recorder of deeds in the county where you have an office, within 45 days of appointment.
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