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Lake County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Lake 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 Lake County
Office: Lake County Controller
Address: 255 N. Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Phone: (707) 263-2311
Website: https://www.lakecountyca.gov/197/Notary-Oath-Filing
Filing Fees
- $42.00 total baseline fee ($28.00 Clerk filing fee – payable to the Lake County Clerk, $14.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the bond – payable to the Lake County Recorder).
- 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.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Lake County.
Processing is strictly on a walk-in basis.
Counter Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Note: They maintain full business hours and do not close for lunch. However, because it is a dual-office setup (Clerk/Auditor), walk-ins should aim to arrive by 4:30 PM to allow the clerks to finalize the separate tracking entries for both the clerk filing system and the land recorder index.
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
Lake County also offers mail filing. The applicant must take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Lake County first. Send a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, the original $15,000 surety bond (signed by the applicant), two completed copies of the Oath of Office (executed by the administering notary), along with the payment ($28.00 check to Lake County Clerk and $14.00 check to Lake County Recorder) to: Lake County Clerk, 255 N. Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 95453. For walk-ins, the student must bring their physical commission certificate, two blank copies of the Oath form issued to them by the Secretary of State (the clerk will fill these out at the counter), their signed $15,000 bond, and a valid government photo ID.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (707) 263-2311.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!