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Nebraska Notary Bond

• This $35 Nebraska Notary Bond meets the state’s 4-year $15,000 requirement, and ensures compliance with all NE Notary regulations.
• Surety Bonds provide financial protection for the public served by the notary, offering peace of mind during notarial transactions. Notaries will be responsible for reimbursing claims on their notary bond.
• Nebraska Notary Errors & Omission (E&O) is available in various coverage amounts to cover a notary in the event of a claim.
• Quick and efficient application process allows for prompt email issuance of Nebraska Notary Bonds. Allow up to 1 business day for processing.

 

Steps to Obtain a Nebraska Notary Commission

1. Submit the following application forms and fee:

1.  A completed Nebraska notary application
2. U.S. Citizenship Attestation form
3. Evidence of Employment in Nebraska Form (for non-residents only)
4. $15,000 Nebraska Notary Bond (purchase from BondRepublic.com)
5. $30 fee made payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State

2. Wait for the Nebraska Secretary of State to email a link to the notary test.

3. After submitting all of the above application materials and receiving a passing notary test score, the Nebraska Secretary of State will process your notary commission and mail it to you.

4. Once you receive your Nebraska notary certificate, submit that certificate to an authorized notary stamp manufacturer. We recommend www.Notary.net and www.NotaryRotary.com.

Bond No.__________

NEBRASKA NOTARY BOND GENERAL NOTARY PUBLIC BOND FORM

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

THAT _________________________________________________________________________________________

Of the town of _____________________________________in the county of _____________________________and
State of ___________, has been appointed General Notary Public or has applied to be a General Notary Public within and
for said State of Nebraska, as principal, and

_______________________________________________________________ as surety, is held and firmly bound unto
the State of Nebraska in the penal sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, good and lawful money of the United States,
to be paid to the State of Nebraska, for which payment well and truly made, we bind ourselves our heirs, executors and
administrators, jointly and severally by these presents:

Whereas, the above principal has been appointed to the office of General Notary Public or has applied to be a General
Notary Public within and for said State of Nebraska, for a term of four years FROM EFFECTIVE DATE OF COMMISSION.

Now the conditions of the above obligation are such that if the said principal shall faithfully and in all things perform all
duties required of him/her by law as a General Notary Public within and for said State of Nebraska, during his/her
continuance in office by virtue of said appointment, then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force.

SEALED WITH OUR SEALS, and dated this ___________ day of _______________________________, 20_____.

_________________________________________
Signature of Principal (Applicant)

_________________________________________
Signature of Agent*

*The bond must be signed by an agent of the bonding company.

STATE OF ______________________ )
)
County of _______________________ )

“I, ____________________________________________________, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the
United States and the constitution of the State of Nebraska, and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of
General Notary Public according to law, and to the best of my ability. And I do further swear that I do not advocate, nor am I a member
of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this State by force or
violence: and that during such time as I am in this position I will not advocate nor become a member of any political party or organization
that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this State by force or violence. So help me God.”

__________________________________________
Signature of Principal (Applicant)

____________________________________________ personally appeared before me and is known by the undersigned
to be the same person designated as principal in the foregoing bond and the identical person signing the oath of office of
a general notary public.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___________________day of ______________________________, 20_____.

_______________________________________
Notary Public
Affix Official Notary Seal

 

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Travelers Casualty and Surety Company
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
One Tower Square, Hartford, Connecticut 06183

NOTARY PUBLIC ERRORS AND OMISSIONS POLICY
Policy No. _______________
Term Premium: ___________
Policy Effective Date: _____________

The Company will pay on behalf of _______________________________________________________________________________ of
______ (the “Insured”), all sums which the Insured shall become
obligated to pay by reason of liability for breach of duty while acting as a duly commissioned and sworn Notary Public, claim for which is made
against the Insured by reason of any negligent act, error or omission, committed or alleged to have been committed by the Insured, arising out of the
performance of notarial service for others in the Insured’s capacity as a duly commissioned and sworn Notary Public.

POLICY PERIOD: This policy applies only to negligent acts, errors or omissions which occur during the Policy Period and then only if
claim, suit or other action arising therefrom is commenced within the applicable Statute of Limitations pertaining to the Insured. The Policy Period
commences on the Effective Date hereof and terminates upon the expiration of the Insured’s commission as a Notary Public unless cancelled earlier
as provided in this policy. This policy is not valid for more than one commission term.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY: The liability of the Company shall not exceed in the aggregate for all claims under this insurance the amount of:
$10,000 (Ten Thousand) DOLLARS
$15,000 (Fifteen Thousand) DOLLARS
$20,000 (Twenty Thousand) DOLLARS
$25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand) DOLLARS
$30,000 (Thirty Thousand) DOLLARS

In addition to the limit of liability and in accordance with the other provisions of this policy, the Company will pay costs and expenses paid and
incurred in investigating, contesting or settling liability in an amount not to exceed, in the aggregate, one-half of the limit of this policy.

INSURED’S DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF OCCURRENCE, CLAIM OR SUIT:
(a) Upon knowledge of any occurrence which may reasonably be expected to result in a claim or suit, written notice containing
particulars sufficient to identify the Insured and also reasonably obtainable information with respect to the time, place and circumstances thereof,
and the names and addresses of the potential claimant and of available witnesses, shall be given by or for the Insured to the Company or any of its
authorized agents as soon as practicable, but in no event longer than forty-five (45) days after discovery.
(b) If claim is made or suit is brought against the Insured, the Insured shall immediately forward to the Company every demand,
notice, summons or other process received by him or his representative.
(c) The Insured shall cooperate with the Company and, upon the Company’s request, assist in making settlements, in the conduct
of suits and the Insured shall attend hearings and trials and assist in securing and giving evidence and obtaining the attendance of witnesses. The
Insured shall not, except at his own cost, voluntarily make any payment, assume any obligation or incur any expense except with the prior written
consent of the Company.

EXCLUSIONS: Coverage under this policy does not apply to any dishonest, fraudulent, criminal or malicious act or omission of
the Insured.

OTHER INSURANCE: If the Insured has other insurance against a loss covered by this policy, the Company shall not be liable under this
policy for a greater proportion of such loss, cost and expenses than the limit of liability stated in this policy bears to the total limit of liability of all
valid and collectible insurance against such loss.

CANCELLATION: The insured may cancel this policy at any time by mailing or delivering to us advance written notice of cancellation.
The company may cancel this policy by mailing or delivering to the insured written notice of cancellation at least 10 days before the effective date of
cancellation if we cancel for nonpayment of premium or 30 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason. If we
cancel, the premium refund will be pro rata and if the insured cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. The cancellation will be effective even if
we have not made or offered a refund.

Dated, signed and sealed this ____________________________.

By________________________________________________________
Authorized Representative

E-1001A (1/05)
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ISSUED BY: POLICY NO:
ISSUED TO:

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

CANCELLATION/NONRENEWAL – NEBRASKA
FULL CANCELLATION – INSURER

It is agreed that:

1. The policy provisions regarding cancellation by the Company are deleted and replaced with the following:
A. CANCELLATION OF POLICIES IN EFFECT FOR 60 DAYS OR LESS
If this Policy has been in effect for 60 days or less and is not a renewal of a policy we issued, we may cancel this Policy
for any reason by mailing to the entity named in Item 1 of the Declarations written notice of cancellation at least 10 days
before the effective date of cancellation.

B. CANCELLATION OF POLICIES IN EFFECT FOR MORE THAN 60 DAYS
If this Policy has been in effect for more than 60 days, or is a renewal of a Policy we issued, we may cancel only for one
or more of the following reasons:
(a) Nonpayment of premium;
(b) Material misrepresentation;
(c) Violation of policy conditions;
(d) Risk substantially increased;
(e) Director of insurance determines continuation of insurance violates law or certifies loss of reinsurance;
(f) Any insured has submitted a fraudulent claim.
We will mail written notice of cancellation under this item B., to the entity named in Item 1 of the Declarations at least:
(1) 10 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for nonpayment of premium; or
(2) 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for a reason described in B.(b) through (f) above.

2. The following is added and supersedes any other provision to the contrary:

NONRENEWAL
A. If we decide not to renew this Policy, we will mail written notice of nonrenewal to the entity named in Item 1 of the
Declarations at least 10 days before its expiration date, or its anniversary date if it is a Policy written for a term of more than
one year or with no fixed expiration date if we are nonrenewing for nonpayment of premium or at least 60 days before such
date if we are nonrenewing for any other reason.

3. Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal must be sent by registered, certified, or first-class mail to the last known address of the
entity named in Item 1 of the Declarations. If sent by first-class mail, a US Postal Service certificate of mailing is sufficient proof
of receipt of notice on the third calendar day after the date of the certificate.

Nothing herein contained shall be held to vary, alter, waive or extend any of the terms, conditions, exclusions or limitations of the
above mentioned policy, except as expressly stated herein. This endorsement is effective at the inception date stated in the
Declarations and this endorsement is part of such policy and incorporated therein.

ILT-5054 (06-04)
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ISSUED BY: POLICY NO:
ISSUED TO:

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

CANCELLATION/NONRENEWAL – NEBRASKA
CANCELLATION FOR NONPAYMENT OF PREMIUM – INSURER

It is agreed that:

1. The policy provisions regarding cancellation by the Company are deleted and replaced with the following:

The Company may not cancel this Policy except for failure to pay a premium when due, in which case it will mail written notice
to the entity named in Item 1 of the Declarations at least 10 days before the effective date of cancellation.

2. The following is added and supersedes any other provision to the contrary:

NONRENEWAL
A. If we decide not to renew this Policy, we will mail written notice of nonrenewal to the entity named in Item 1 of the
Declarations at least 10 days before its expiration date, or its anniversary date if it is a Policy written for a term of more than
one year or with no fixed expiration date if we are nonrenewing for nonpayment of premium or at least 60 days before such
date if we are nonrenewing for any other reason.

3. Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal must be sent by registered, certified, or first-class mail to the last known address of the
entity named in Item 1 of the Declarations. If sent by first-class mail, a US Postal Service certificate of mailing is sufficient proof
of receipt of notice on the third calendar day after the date of the certificate.

Nothing herein contained shall be held to vary, alter, waive or extend any of the terms, conditions, exclusions or limitations of the
above mentioned policy, except as expressly stated herein. This endorsement is effective at the inception date stated in the
Declarations and this endorsement is part of such policy and incorporated therein.

ILT-5055 (06-04)