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Butte County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Butte County is a required step after receiving your California notary commission. This guide covers exactly where to go, what to bring, the filing fees, and how to schedule your appointment. If you don’t have your notary bond yet, you can purchase one here.
Where to File in Butte County
Office: Butte County Hall of Records
Address: 155 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: (530) 552-3400
Website: https://www.buttevotes.ca.gov/211/Notary-Filings
Filing Fees
- $45.00 total baseline fee. Consisting a $30.00 notary filing fee + a $15.00 recording fee for the first page of the bond.
- $3.00 per page for any additional pages of the bond after the first page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order made payable to Butte County Clerk-Recorder.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Butte County.
Notary registrations are strictly on a walk-in basis.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Filing/Recording Counter Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday – Friday.
Monthly Schedule Note: The office is closed from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM on the first Wednesday of every month for staff meetings.
What to Bring
- Original notary commission certificate
- $15,000 notary bond
- Two unsigned oath of office forms
- Valid photo ID
- Payment for filing fees
Important Tips
- You must file within 30 calendar days of your commission start date
- Arrive early for your appointment
- Double-check your bond for accuracy before filing
Mail Filing Option
Butte County also offers mail filing. The applicant must take their oath of office before a commissioned notary public in Butte County first. Send the original $15,000 notary bond, two completed copies of the Oath of Office (signed by the administering notary), a photocopy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, and a check or money order for the exact filing fee to: Butte County Clerk-Recorder, 155 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 552-3400.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!