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Colusa County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Colusa 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 Colusa County
Office: Colusa County Elections Department
Address: 546 Jay Street, Suite 200, Colusa, CA 95932
Phone: (530) 458-0500
Website: https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/188/County-Clerk
Filing Fees
- $45.00 total baseline fee. (A $30.00 notary bond/oath filing fee + a $15.00 recording fee for the first page of the bond).
- $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond.
- Colusa County notes that all submitted pages must be standard legal size (8.5″” x 11″”). If any pages are a non-standard size, they will charge an extra $3.00 penalty fee per page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order made payable to Colusa County Clerk.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Colusa County.
Notary registrations are processed strictly on a walk-in basis.
Counter Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Note: While the main government center may stay open later, the Clerk-Recorder counter stops processing public filings at exactly 4:00 PM.
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
Colusa County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office in front of an active Notary Public within Colusa County. Send the original $15,000 notary bond, two completed copies of the Oath of Office (properly executed by the administering notary), a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, and a check for the exact fee to: Colusa County Clerk-Recorder, 546 Jay Street, Suite 200, Colusa, CA 95932.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 458-0500.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!