E&O insurance

West Virginia Notary E&O Insurance

West Virginia no longer requires a notary surety bond—the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts eliminated the former $1,000 bond requirement. The Secretary of State commissions notaries for a five-year term, and the application fee is $52. E&O insurance is optional.

What you're buying

  • Errors & omissions coverage protecting you, subject to the policy terms.

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

West Virginia requirement at a glance

Commissioning authority
West Virginia Secretary of State
Surety bond required
No — former $1,000 bond was eliminated
Commission term
5 years
Application fee
$52 (waived for state/local government notaries)
E&O insurance
Optional
Electronic notarization
Available with separate authorization
Maximum notary fee
$10.00 per notarized signature

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