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Hawaii Notary Bond

Yes. Before entering upon the duties of the office, each Hawaii notary public must execute a $1,000 official surety bond, approved by a circuit court judge and filed with the clerk of the circuit court where the notary resides. The notary program is administered by the Department of the Attorney General.

What you're buying

  • The Hawaii notary surety bond that backs your commission.

Purchase, application, and issuance are completed through The Southern Agency's secure checkout — the licensed insurance agency behind Notary.Bond.

Hawaii requirement at a glance

Commissioning authority
Attorney General
Surety bond required
Yes — $1,000
Bond approval
By a circuit court judge
Bond filed with
Clerk of the circuit court of residence
Bond obligee
The State of Hawaii
E&O insurance
Optional

State requirements can change. Reviewed on July 29, 2026 — confirm with the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General (Notaries Public). Full details on the Hawaii requirements page.

Other Hawaii options