Notary publics are a vital part of life guaranteeing that the people who signed the documents are the people who should sign those documents. Notaries are the first line of defense against fraudulent transactions, documents and attempts to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from innocent people and businesses. Notary e&o insurance provides protection for these hard-working people. This insurance protects against mistakes, negligence and unintentional omissions. There is three areas each notary should be concerned about having adequate coverage. These include documents concerning real estate, lives and protecting their information.