Are You Unprotected?

How much can a mistake by a notary cost? A small mistake can be expensive. Notarial losses are becoming more common every day, from small suits to major verdicts involving tens of thousands of dollars!

For example:

• A notary lost $2,381 on a claim that he acknowledged a forged signature. Another notary is currently fighting a similar claim involving $14,671.
• A notary was sued for allegedly affixing her seal to a forged signature on a certificate of title. Although judgement was rendered in favor of the notary, she incurred $560 in legal fees.
• Recently a notary witnessed signatures in a real estate transaction which later proved to be forgeries. Even though she was acting on instructions from her boss, that notary was held liable for $5,000 in damages and $2,493 in court costs.

YOUR NOTARY BOND DOES NOT COVER YOU IN THESE CASES.

The notaries in these examples were all covered by Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance. Every dollar of the damages and legal costs was paid with no deductible to the notary.

Can you afford a costly lawsuit because you made an innocent mistake and were an easy "target" for someone trying to recover losses? Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance is your only safeguard against costly and time consuming lawsuits. Even if no damages are awarded, you could incur thousands of dollars in legal fees if you aren't covered.

Just as you protect your home, car and other personal effects with insurance, you need to protect your notarial acts with Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance. The term of the policy is the same as your commission. Policies may be purchases at a nominal premium with various limits.

Protect yourself and those who depend on you by ordering now!

*If you are mid-term, please use the following Pro-Rata Order Form to request E&O insurance.