Notary Public Permit Requirements in Fort Wayne, IN

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you operate as an LLC/corporation or have employees. Sole proprietor notaries with no employees may use their SSN.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. Indiana Notary Commission

   Apply for an Indiana notary commission through the Indiana Secretary of State. Must be 18+, an Indiana resident or work in Indiana, and obtain a $25,000 surety bond. Commission lasts 8 years.

   Official government source

   $5 (application) + bond cost·2–3 weeks

   $5 (application) + bond cost

   2–3 weeks

2. Indiana Notary Bond ($25,000)

   Required for all Indiana notaries. File with the county circuit court clerk.

   Official government source

   $40–$80 for 8 years·1–3 days

   $40–$80 for 8 years

   1–3 days

3. Notary Errors & Omissions Insurance (Recommended)

   While not required in Indiana, E&O insurance protects notaries from financial losses due to unintentional mistakes. Coverage of $25,000–$100,000 typically costs $40–$80/year. The National Notary Association offers bundled packages.

   $40–$80/year·Immediate

   $40–$80/year

   Immediate

1. Fort Wayne Business License (if operating a notary business)

   If you operate a standalone notary business (notary signing agent services, mobile notary, etc.) in Fort Wayne, you generally need a Business License from the city. If notarization is incidental to another profession (e.g., attorney, bank teller), a separate business license may not be required.

   $25–$100/year·1–3 weeks

   $25–$100/year

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Indiana — Notary Public Requirements
• Indiana Secretary of State

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