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Kansas Notary Bond

Yes. Kansas requires a $12,000 assurance in the form of a surety bond (or its functional equivalent) filed with the Secretary of State, who commissions notaries. Commissions run for four years and the application fee is $10.

What you're buying

  • A $12,000 Kansas notary surety bond — the guarantee that backs your commission.

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

Kansas requirement at a glance

Commissioning authority
Kansas Secretary of State
Surety bond required
Yes — $12,000 assurance
Commission term
4 years
Application fee
$10
E&O insurance
Optional
Remote online notarization
Authorized

State requirements can change. Reviewed on July 29, 2026 — confirm with the Kansas Secretary of State. Full details on the Kansas requirements page.

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