Can you afford a lawsuit because you made an innocent notarial mistake?
Notary E&O Insurance protects you–the notary–if a claim is made against you.
Notarial lawsuits are becoming increasingly common. As a notary public, you may make a mistake that could cost one of your customers time and money. The smallest, most innocent mistake can be very costly. Even if you made no errors, you could easily be accused of making a mistake. Do not suffer a substantial financial loss (your savings, your home, your business) when you could be protected.
Examples of what goes wrong that causes you to be sued:
- A notary was asked by a friend to notarize a car title so it could be transferred but she did not verify that the signature was genuine. The friend fraudulently sold a vehicle that did not belong to him. The insurer settled the claim for the value of the car since it could not be located.
- A notary was accused of improperly notarizing a power of attorney. The signature was forged and the part who illegally obtained the power of attorney was able to use it to withdraw funds from brokerage and savings accounts. The notary was sued and the insurer defended, paying the policy limit.
- A lawsuit was brought against a notary covered by a group policy issued to her employer, a title company. The plaintiffs alleged that the notary negligently acknowledged forged signatures on an indemnity agreement. The claim was settled for the limit of the policy.
Fortunately, these notaries have Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance!
E. R. Munro and Company’s notary E&O policies not only cover notarial errors and omissions but also includes coverage for lawyer’s fees (subject to policy provisions). There is no deductible! We offer notary E&O policies at the following levels of protection and prices for the entire 5 year term of your Ohio Notary Commission.
Available Policies
Call 877-ERMUNRO (376-8676) to speak with an insurance agent.
| Coverage Limit1 | My Ohio Notary Commission Ends | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years or less | 4 years or less | 3 years or less | 2 years or less | 1 years or less | |
| $10,000 | $81.25 | $64.80 | $48.60 | $32.40 | $16.20 |
| $15,000 | $105.75 | $84.00 | $63.00 | $42.00 | $21.00 |
| $25,000 | $130.00 | $104.00 | $78.00 | $52.00 | $26.00 |
| $50,000 | $260.00 | $208.00 | $156.00 | $104.00 | $52.00 |
| $100,000 | $520.00 | $416.00 | $312.00 | $208.00 | $104.00 |
Application
Please download the Notary Liability Insurance application and fill out the form and return it to E. R. Munro and Company.
Notary Liability Insurance Application (OSN) (294.29 kB)
- Coverage must be purchased until the end of your commission.
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