It must be in the sum of $10,000 and filed with the Secretary of State.
It must be in the sum of $15,000 and must be executed by an admitted surety insurer, strictly forbidding a deposit in lieu of a bond.
It must be in the sum of $15,000 and can be a cash deposit in lieu of a bond.
It must be in the sum of $15,000 and renewed annually at the county clerk's office.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Gov. Code section 8212
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. It must be in the sum of $15,000 and must be executed by an admitted surety insurer, strictly forbidding a deposit in lieu of a bond.
Detailed Explanation
Notary bond specifications. According to Gov. Code section 8212, every person appointed a notary public shall execute an official bond in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). The bond shall be in the form of a bond executed by an admitted surety insurer and NOT a deposit in lieu of bond.
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