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Missouri Notary Bond

Yes. Missouri law requires a $10,000 surety bond, written for a four-year term by a licensed Missouri surety, matching the dates of the commission. The bond is submitted to the county clerk, and the Secretary of State commissions notaries for four years.

What you're buying

  • The Missouri 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.

Missouri requirement at a glance

Commissioning authority
Missouri Secretary of State
Surety bond required
Yes — $10,000
Bond filed with
County clerk
Commission term
4 years
E&O insurance
Optional
Remote online notarization
Available (registration required)

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

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