What Notary Public Underwriters does

Notary Public Underwriters, Inc. is a privately held Florida-incorporated specialty retailer and bonding agency founded in 1985 and headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida. The company sells notary commissioning supplies and complementary services to individual notaries public across the United States, operating alongside its affiliated brand Notary Public of America. Together, the two entities claim to be among the largest producers of notary stamps and embossing seals in the United States. The product portfolio centers on state-specific notary packages (Basic, Standard, Professional tiers ranging from $59 to $312) that bundle a surety bond ($5,000-$50,000 depending on state), a customized self-inking or traditional stamp with a lifetime warranty, an embossing seal, and a record book. Additional offerings include Notary Errors & Omissions Insurance underwritten by three surety carriers, state-approved online education courses (including Florida, Florida Remote Online Notary, Missouri, and Montana), a Notary Signing Agent training and certification program, and background screening services for signing agents.

The underlying technology stack combines an e-commerce storefront with a custom proprietary notary software program designed by co-owner Jack Diestelhorst for commission processing, order tracking, and state-specific application workflows. State-specific websites cover all 50 states, with dedicated toll-free numbers and email support per regulated state. Payment processing is handled via Authorize.net Hosted Checkout, and the company operates basic monitoring (Site24x7) and security (Sucuri) integrations. Manufacturing of stamps and seals is performed in-house, with a standard 3-business-day fulfillment cycle via USPS and a $9.95 shipping fee.

The business model is primarily one-time transactional: commission-term purchases of bonding, supplies, and stamps, supplemented by recurring E&O insurance commissions and per-course fees for online education. The company maintains a dedicated customer care hotline (800-821-0831) and inside sales team for assisted ordering. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no parent company; ownership rests with management including President Chris Chee and Co-owner Jack Diestelhorst. Geographic scope is nationwide, although active notary bonding is currently authorized in roughly 20 states. Sustainability initiatives include a 25kW solar photovoltaic system installed in May 2007 powering approximately 22% of business energy needs and biodegradable shipping materials.

Name

Notary Public Underwriters

Legal name

Notary Public Underwriters, Inc.

Website

https://notarypublicunderwriters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Notary Public Underwriters is a privately held Florida-based bonding agency and specialty retailer, founded in 1985, that sells state-specific notary commissioning packages—including surety bonds, custom stamps, embossers, E&O insurance, and state-approved education courses—to individual notaries public across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Notary Bonding & Supplies

NAICS

Offices of Notaries (541120), Document Preparation Services (56141)

SIC

Surety Insurance (6351)

akta.pro primary industry

Surety & Bond Brokerage (FSAEADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Notary / Bail / Miscellaneous Consumer Bonds (FSAJAIAK), Notary & Signing Agent Services (Remote/Onsite) (BPAJAOAF)

Keywords

• Notary bonding services
• Notary supplies
• Errors omissions insurance
• Notary education courses
• Notary commission packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Notary Bond Sales: Surety bonds required for notary commissions in certain states. Bonds are sold as part of notary packages at varying coverage levels ($5,000 to $50,000 depending on state requirements). One-time purchase per commission term.
2. Notary Supplies (Stamps, Seals, Embossers): Physical products including notary stamps, embossing seals, record books, certificates, and accessories. Products are customized based on commission paperwork and state requirements. One-time purchase with lifetime warranty.
3. Errors & Omissions Insurance: Notary Public Errors & Omissions Insurance policies protect individual notaries from financial loss due to claims. Policies underwritten by Universal Surety of America, Western Surety Company, and Surety Bonding Company of America. Available at various coverage levels.
4. Online Education Courses: State-approved notary education courses including Florida Notary Education Course, Missouri Notary Education, Montana Notary Education, and Notary Signing Agent Training Course. Online courses accessible 24/7, completed at customer's own pace.
5. Notary Application Processing: Interactive application processing services guiding customers through state notary requirements and application fields. Downloadable notary forms available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Notary Public Underwriters is a one-stop notary bonding and supplies provider serving individual notaries nationwide since 1985. The company sells state-specific notary bonds, custom-manufactured stamps and embossers (with lifetime warranty), notary record books, certificates, and accessories, bundled into tiered Basic, Standard, and Professional packages. It also offers Errors & Omissions insurance underwritten by named sureties, state-approved online notary education courses, Signing Agent training, and interactive application processing services that guide customers through commissioning and renewal.

Product overview

Notary Public Underwriters is a notary bonding agency and supplies provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for notaries public. The core offering consists of notary bonds (required for commissioning in most states), notary stamps, and notary embossers—all manufactured in-house with a Lifetime Guarantee. These core products are bundled into tiered notary packages (Basic, Standard, Professional) with varying coverage levels. The company also provides Errors & Omissions Insurance (Notary E&O) and specialized Signing Agent E&O Insurance for notary signing agents. Education offerings include state-specific courses (Florida Notary Education, Florida RON, Missouri, Montana) plus general courses like the Notary Basics Course and American Notary Study Course. Additional products include notary record books, certificates, accessories, state handbooks, and a legal dictionary. Services include interactive application processing, commission renewal, background screening for signing agents, and customer technical support. The company operates as one of the largest producers of notary stamps and embossing seals in the United States alongside its parent company Notary Public of America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Notary Bonds Surety bonds required by many states to become a notary public, sold as part of notary packages at varying coverage levels ($5,000 to $50,000) depending on state requirements. One-time purchase per commission term.
• Notary Stamps Self-inking and traditional notary stamps customized with the notary's commission information, including rectangular and round styles. All stamps come with a Lifetime Guarantee.
• Notary Embossers Embossing seals that create raised impressions on documents for official notarization. All embossers come with a Lifetime Guarantee.
• Notary Errors & Omissions Insurance Insurance policies designed to protect individual notaries from financial loss due to claims, lawsuits, or mistakes made during notarial acts. Underwritten by Universal Surety of America, Western Surety Company, and Surety Bonding Company of America.
• Signing Agent Errors & Omissions Insurance Specialized insurance policies designed to fill gaps not covered by standard Notary E&O Insurance, providing coverage for acts unrelated to notarizations in loan signing packages.
• Notary Signing Agent Training Course Over four hours of in-depth training covering Notary Signing Agent responsibilities, document procedures, professional appearance and etiquette. Includes American Society of Notaries certification exam and one-year certification upon completion.
• Florida Notary Education Course State-approved 3-hour education course required for first-time Florida notary applicants, covering notary public duties, liability, recordkeeping, and electronic notarizations.
• Florida Remote Online Notary Education Course State-approved course for Florida notaries wishing to register as Online Notary Public, covering Remote Online Notarization under Chapter 117 F.S.
• Missouri Notary Education Course State-approved notary education course required for all notaries in Missouri, covering the office of notary public, commission responsibilities, and electronic notarization.
• Montana Notary Education Course State-approved notary education course in collaboration with the American Society of Notaries, satisfying Montana's notary education requirements.
• Notary Basics Course Foundational notary training course with audible narration, covering the functions and duties of a notary public. Available for multiple states.
• American Notary Study Course Comprehensive notary study course providing standard notarial procedures and best practices for prospective and current notaries in states that do not require mandatory education.
• Background Screening Services for Signing Agents Background check services for Notary Signing Agents meeting Signing Professionals Workgroup standards, including Social Security Number Trace, National Criminal Database, Sex Offender Registry, and Terrorist Watch List searches.
• Notary Application Services Interactive online application process that guides users through state notary requirements and application fields, with downloadable notary forms available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifetime warranty on all stamps and seals
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Notary Public of AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotary Public Underwriters and Notary Public of America are closely affiliated companies operating together. Together, they are one of the largest producers of notary stamps and embossing seals in the United States. Both entities share customer care teams, distribution systems, and provide comprehensive notary products and services nationwide.
• American Society of NotariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Montana notary education course. The state-approved notary education course was developed in collaboration with the American Society of Notaries to satisfy Montana's notary education requirements.
• Universal Surety of AmericacoreOthersInsurance partner providing underwriting for Notary Public Errors & Omissions Insurance policies.
• Western Surety CompanycoreOthersInsurance partner providing underwriting for Notary Public Errors & Omissions Insurance policies.
• Surety Bonding Company of AmericacoreOthersInsurance partner providing underwriting for Notary Public Errors & Omissions Insurance policies.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Simply Notary Supplies: Online retailer focused on notary stamps, seals, record books, and accessories with tiered package offerings comparable to NPU's Basic/Standard/Professional bundles.
• Nexsys Notary: National notary bonding and supply provider competing directly with NPU in surety bond issuance, E&O insurance placement, and state-specific commissioning packages across multiple U.S. states.
• American Society of Notaries: Professional association offering notary education, supplies, and signing-agent resources; already a partner of NPU on the Montana notary education course, making it both a collaborator and a competing supplier of education and certification.
• Notary Public of America: Closely affiliated company that, together with Notary Public Underwriters, claims to be one of the largest producers of notary stamps and embossing seals in the U.S. Operates a virtually identical product suite (bonds, stamps, E&O insurance, education) and shares customer-care and distribution systems.
• Brooks Notary Supplies: Specialty retailer of notary stamps, seals, and accessories, with state-specific product offerings that directly overlap NPU's core stamps-and-supplies business.
• Essco Notary Supplies: Long-standing supplier of notary public supplies, including stamps, embossers, record journals, and accessories, competing with NPU on the same physical product categories.

Emerging players

• OneNotary: Online notary services and RON platform; an emerging player whose digital notarization model could erode NPU's addressable market of in-person notaries requiring physical supplies and bonds.
• Notarize: Leading Remote Online Notarization platform that competes with traditional in-person notaries and, by extension, threatens demand for NPU's physical stamps, embossers, and record books over time.
• Snapdocs: Digital mortgage closing platform that connects signing agents with lenders; an emerging competitor for NPU's signing-agent training, insurance, and background-screening offerings as the industry shifts toward digital closings.

Broad incumbents

• National Notary Association: Long-established national membership association for notaries, offering supplies, bonds, insurance, training, and certification. Much larger in scope and member base than NPU, and a direct competitor across nearly every product category NPU serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/npuonline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NotaryPublicUnderwriters
• Facebookfacebook.com/notarypublic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/notary-public-underwriters-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/notarypublicamerica
• Pinterestpinterest.com/notarypublicunderwriters
• TikToktiktok.com/@notarypublicunderwriters

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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