{"id":43346,"date":"2025-03-20T04:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T04:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gillespieinsuranceservices.com\/?page_id=43346"},"modified":"2025-05-29T15:40:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:40:38","slug":"notary-bonds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/finfrockweb.com\/gis\/notary-bonds\/","title":{"rendered":"Notary Bonds"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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    At Gillespie Insurance Services, we believe that simple things should be simple<\/strong>. While bonds themselves are not always simple, buying one should be<\/em>. Our mission is to help you get the bond you need without friction.<\/p>

    If you\u2019re familiar with notary bonds, know what you need, and are ready to buy, just click below to get bonded in about five minutes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    For those that would like to know more before looking into buying a notary bond \u2013 those of you who are working on your notary commission for the first time or maybe renewing your commission \u2013 we\u2019re here to help! Please see our Frequently Asked Questions below to learn more.<\/p>

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    Like most bonds, a notary bond is a form of financial protection from the public against you, the notary. Bonds are a guarantee that you \u2013 the notary and bond holder \u2013 are who you say you are, will do what you say you will do, will fulfill your obligation, and conduct business honestly and ethically. The bond allows someone to seek compensation \u2013 that is, file a claim against you \u2013 if you cause them financial harm.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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    No, it is not.<\/p>

    Although they are often handled by insurance agencies (like us), bonds are a different kind of financial product.<\/p>

    The main difference between bonds and insurance is that insurance protects you<\/em>, the policy holder, if an unforeseen accident or event should occur, like your building burns, your car is stolen, your employee is injured, or you cause someone at your office to slip and fall.<\/p>

    Bonds protect others <\/em>from financial harm if you fail to act ethically or fulfill your obligations as described above.<\/p>

    Perhaps the biggest difference is how claims are handled. With insurance, as most people are aware, when an insurance company pays a claim, you don\u2019t have to pay your insurance company back. When a surety company pays a claim, you are expected and required to pay the surety back.<\/em><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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    Plain and simple, because the state of California requires it in order for you to get your notary commission. California is not alone. Currently there are 30 other states that require a notary bond in order to become a notary.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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    $15,000 in California<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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      Unlike some bonds where the surety files electronically with the state, notary bonds are filed manually, the old-fashioned way. You will be responsible for providing proof to the state. After you\u2019ve purchased your bond, the sequence of events will look like this:<\/p>

      1. We mail your bond to you<\/li>
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        If this answers your questions and you\u2019re ready to buy a bond, thank you and congratulations! It is quick and easy to buy a notary bond. Here\u2019s how in three steps:<\/p>

        1. Click here: Gillespie Insurance Services\u2019 Notary Bond Application<\/span><\/a><\/li>
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          It is super simple to renew your bond, too. Your bond will automatically renew every year<\/em>, as long as you need it. You\u2019ll get an invoice by email and be provided with a link to pay online. Fortunately, you will not <\/em>need to present your bond to the county clerk every year. You will, however, need to do the process as described above (taking the bond to the county clerk, doing the oath, etc.) in order to renew your notary commissions when it expires in four years.<\/p>

          It\u2019s really that simple! Just click here to get started:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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