Renewing a Western Surety Notary Bond in Texas? Compare First.
About 44% of Texas notaries carry a Western Surety bond — most got it bundled inside an application package and have never seen a price comparison. Texas law sets the notary bond at $10,000 no matter who writes it; the Secretary of State accepts every licensed surety equally. The only real differences at renewal are price, speed, and what else is bundled into the bill.
Side-by-side at renewal
- Bond amount: $10,000 from either (set by Texas law)
- Accepted by the Texas Secretary of State: both, identically
- Price: Western Surety varies by vendor package — Quantum Surety is $50 flat for the full 4-year term
- Delivery: instant PDF by email through Quantum Surety, usually same day
- Add-ons: none required — the bond only
- Underwriter: RLI Insurance Company (A-rated)
How to switch at renewal
- Apply online in about 5 minutes — $50 total
- Bond certificate arrives by email, usually same day
- File your renewal with the Texas Secretary of State as usual (SB693 course at sos.texas.gov, $20, paid to the state)
Western Surety Company is a CNA company; the name is used for identification and comparison only. Quantum Surety is not affiliated with Western Surety or CNA.