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Glenn County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Glenn 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 Glenn County
Office: Glenn County Clerk Recorder
Address: 516 West Sycamore Street, 2nd Floor, Willows, CA 95988
Phone: (530) 934-6412
Website: https://www.countyofglenn.net/government/departments/clerk-recorder
Filing Fees
- $21.00 ($7.00 Clerk filing fee + a $14.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the bond).
- $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order made payable to Glenn County Clerk.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Glenn County.
Notary filings are handled entirely on a walk-in basis.
Counter Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Note: While they are open until 5:00 PM, it’s a best practice to arrive by 4:30 PM so the clerk can log and record the bond into the system before day-end processing begins.
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
Glenn County also offers mail filing. The applicant must take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Glenn County first. Send the original $15,000 notary bond, two completed copies of the Oath of Office (signed by the administering notary), a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, and a check for the exact fee to: Glenn County Clerk-Recorder, 516 W. Sycamore Street, 2nd Floor, Willows, CA 95988. Glenn County strictly requests that the bond documents include a noted name and address indicating where the physical bond should be mailed back to after it has been officially recorded.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 934-6412.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!