Free shipping on supplies orders over $70.00 California
Lassen County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Lassen 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 Lassen County
Office: Lassen County Clerk Board of Supervisors
Address: 220 South Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA 96130
Phone: (530) 251-8234
Website: https://www.lassencounty.org/dept/county-clerk-recorder
Filing Fees
- $37.00 total baseline fee ($30.00 county clerk notary filing fee + a $7.00 recording fee for the first page of the physical bond).
- Additional Page Fee: $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond after the first page.
- Oversize Penalty Fee: $3.00 extra per page if the bond or documentation is larger than standard 8.5″” x 11″” (up to 8.5″” x 14″”).
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order made payable to Lassen County Clerk.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Lassen County. Notary registrations are handled purely on a walk-in basis.
Office Phone Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Public Office/Lobby Hours: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Strict Recording Cutoff: Official notary/bond recordings stop processing at 3:00 PM.
Daily Closures & Limitations: The entire lobby completely shuts down and locks its doors from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM daily for lunch. Walk-in applicants must ensure they arrive before 3:00 PM to get their bond officially registered into the recording system.
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
Lassen County also offers mail filing. The applicant must take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Lassen County first to have the paperwork properly executed. Send the original signed $15,000 notary bond, 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 ($37.00 assuming a 1-page bond) to: Lassen County Clerk-Recorder, 220 S. Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA 96130.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 251-8234.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!