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Kings County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Kings 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 Kings County
Office: Kings County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder’s Office
Address: 1400 West Lacey Boulevard, Building 7, Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: (559) 852-2470
Website: https://www.countyofkingsca.gov/departments/general-services/assessor-clerk-recorder/clerk-recorder
Filing Fees
- $31.00 total baseline fee ($18.00 for the Notary filing fee + $13.00 for the first page of the physical bond recording).
- Additional Page Fee: $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 Kings County Clerk-Recorder.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Kings County.
Notary filings are handled on a walk-in basis during standard business hours.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Filing & Recording Counter Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday – Friday.
Note: While the building and staff are around until 5:00 PM, their system completely stops processing official filings, recordings, and notary oaths at 3:00 PM sharp. Any applicant walking in after 3:00 PM will be turned away.
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
Kings County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Kings County to have the paperwork properly executed. Send the original $15,000 notary bond (with the applicant’s wet signature), two completed copies of the Oath of Office (executed by the administering notary), a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, and a check or money order for the exact amount ($43.00 assuming a 1-page bond) to: Kings County Clerk-Recorder, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd, Building 7, Hanford, CA 93230. Kings County explicitly requires mail-in filers to include a pre-paid, self-addressed return envelope to receive their conformed copy back.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (559) 852-2470.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!