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Humboldt County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County
Office: Humboldt County Vital Records
Address: 825 5th Street, 5th Floor, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: (707) 445-7593
Website: https://humboldtgov.org/1997/Notary-Oath-Bond-Filing
Filing Fees
- $48.00 total baseline fee. ($35.00 Notary Public Filing fee + a $13.00 recording fee for the first page of the physical bond).
- $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond after the first page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order made payable to Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Humboldt County.
Notary filings are handled entirely on a walk-in basis.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Counter Filing Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday.
Note: While the staff is in the building until 5:00 PM, the counter locks down and stops processing public walk-in filings at exactly 4:30 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
Humboldt County also offers mail filing. The applicant must take their oath of office before an active, commissioned Notary Public located within Humboldt County first. Send the original $15,000 notary bond (signed by the applicant), two completed copies of the Oath of Office (fully executed by the administering notary), a copy of the commission certificate from the Secretary of State, and a check or money order for the exact amount to the 5th floor address in Eureka. If filing by mail, the county explicitly requires the student to include a self-addressed stamped envelope so they can return the completed processing paperwork.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (707) 445-7593.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!