A Louisiana Notary Surety Bond is a type of surety bond required by the Louisiana Secretary of State for all commissioned notaries public. This bond protects the public from any damages caused by the notary’s negligence, malfeasance, or fraud in the performance of his or her duties. The bond must be in the amount of $10,000 and be issued by an authorized surety company. The bond must be renewed every four years. There are two types of Louisiana Notary Surety Bonds: An Individual Notary Surety Bond and a Blanket Notary Surety Bond. The Individual Notary Surety Bond provides coverage only for the notary who has taken out the bond. The Blanket Notary Surety Bond provides coverage for all notaries who are employed by a particular business.