Indiana Notary Bond$25,000 • 8-Year Term

Yes, according to Indiana Code IC 33-42-2-5, all notaries public must file a $25,000 surety bond. Indiana law requires all notaries public to file a $25,000 surety bond. This is a mandatory legal requirement that must be met before your commission can be issued. As of July 2018, all Indiana notaries must maintain this surety bond, and freehold bonds are no longer accepted.

According to Indiana Code IC 33-42-2-5, Indiana requires a $25,000 notary bond. This one-time premium covers your entire 8-year commission period. Most applicants qualify for instant approval.

Yes, effective July 1, 2020, all new applicants and renewing notaries must complete a mandatory education course and pass a state exam administered by the Indiana Secretary of State. The exam is available online after completing your application and paying the $75 application fee.

Indiana requires all new and renewing notaries to complete a mandatory training course administered online by the Secretary of State. Additionally, notaries must complete continuing education courses every 2 years throughout their 8-year commission—3 courses total at $50 each, for $150 over the full term.

Indiana offers the longest notary commission term in the United States at 8 years. This extended term provides cost efficiency (fewer renewals), business continuity, and reflects Indiana's confidence in its education and oversight systems. Most other states have 4-5 year terms.

Indiana notary commissions are valid for 8 years from the date of issuance—the longest term of any U.S. state. However, you must complete continuing education courses every 2 years to maintain compliance throughout your commission.

Indiana requires notaries to complete a continuing education course every 2 years at $50 per course. Over your 8-year commission, you'll complete 3 continuing education courses for a total of $150. These courses keep you updated on law changes and best practices.

Yes, once commissioned, Indiana notaries have statewide authority and may perform notarial acts in any of Indiana's 92 counties. You are not limited to your county of residence or application.

No, Indiana allows notaries to perform remote online notarizations (RON) using the same $25,000 bond that covers traditional notarizations. However, you must register separately for remote notarization and pass an additional remote notarial act exam.

The $25,000 bond protects the public—if a claim is paid, you must reimburse the surety company. E&O (errors and omissions) insurance protects you personally—the insurance company pays claims without requiring reimbursement. While E&O insurance is optional in Indiana, many professional notaries carry both.

Indiana law allows notaries to charge up to $10 per notarial act. Mobile notaries often charge additional travel fees ($75-150+) depending on distance and complexity. Many notaries working for banks or law firms provide free notarizations as part of their employment.

Indiana's mandatory education and exam requirement became effective July 1, 2020. Before this date, notaries could be commissioned without formal training. The change was enacted to improve notary competency and protect the public from notarial errors.