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Imperial County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Imperial 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 Imperial County
Office: Imperial County Clerk-Recorder
Address: 940 W. Main Street, Suite 202, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (442) 265-1076
Website: https://recorder.imperialcounty.org/
Filing Fees
- $44.00 total baseline fee ($20.00 Notary Public Commission Oath of Office fee + a $10.00 Notary Bond Filing fee + a $14.00 Notary Bond Recording fee for the first page).
- $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 Imperial County Clerk-Recorder.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Imperial County.
Notary registrations are handled entirely on a walk-in basis.
Counter Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Note: They are notably open during lunchtime. Public document processing stops precisely at 4:00 PM, walk-ins should arrive by 3:30 PM to avoid being cut off.
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
Imperial County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Imperial County to have the oath documents properly executed. Send the original $15,000 notary bond, two completed and signed copies of the Oath of Office (originally signed by the administering notary), a photocopy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, and a check or money order for the exact amount ($44.00 assuming a 1-page bond) to: Imperial County Clerk-Recorder, 940 W. Main Street, Suite 202, El Centro, CA 92243.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (442) 265-1076.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!