A North Dakota Notary Bond is a type of surety bond which is required by the North Dakota Secretary of State to protect the public from any financial loss caused by any malfeasance, misfeasance or malfeasance of a notary public. The bond guarantees that the notary will faithfully perform their duties according to the laws of North Dakota and the United States. There are two types of North Dakota Notary Bonds: a $7,500 Notary Bond and a $15,000 Notary Bond. The $7,500 Bond must be obtained by all notaries public in North Dakota, while the $15,000 Bond may be required for certain notaries. The bond must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in North Dakota and must be kept in effect for the duration of the notary public's commission.