Which statement accurately reflects bond requirements for a government service notary?

• A. A bond is always required
• B. A bond is never required
• C. A bond is required only for federal offices
• D. A bond must be furnished and filed unless the head of the department requires it

Answer: (D)

For government service notaries, bond requirements are set by the department that employs them. The bond isn’t automatic; the department head has the authority to require a bond or not. So the rule is that a bond must be furnished and filed if the head of the department requires it, reflecting this discretionary policy. If the department does not require a bond, then no bond is needed. The other statements imagine a universal rule (always or never) or misplace the distinction between federal and other offices, which doesn’t align with how department policy governs government service notaries.