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Los Angeles County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County
Office: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Address: 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650
Phone: (800) 201-8999
Website: https://www.lavote.gov/home/county-clerk/notary-public-oath-bond/register
Filing Fees
- $43 registration and bond recording fee (includes clerk’s fee of $16, filing fee of $7, $20 for the first page
- $3 for each additional page of the bond
- $3 for each backside of a page
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash
- Check: Make payable to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Valid identification of the signer is required at time of purchase.
- Money order: Make payable to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
- Debit/Credit card: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa ($1.75 service fee and maximum limit of $15,000)
- Apple Pay and Samsung Pay: ($1.75 service fee and maximum limit of $15,000)
Not accepted:
- E-Check
- Temporary check
- Foreign check (with the exception of Canada and Mexico)
If an E-Check, temporary or foreign check is received, the request will be rejected and sent back to the submitter requesting a new method of payment.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are required in Los Angeles County. You can schedule your appointment using the official county website below.
They operate on a strict appointment-only schedule for in-person notary filings. Their appointment windows are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-ins without a digital appointment confirmation will be turned away at the door.
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
Los Angeles County also offer mail filling. Mail Filing Guidelines: Due to the massive population, many LA residents choose to file by mail to avoid driving to a regional office. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically located within Los Angeles County.
Mailing Process: Send an original or copy of the state commission certificate, the original $15,000 bond (with wet signature), two original unsigned oath forms (which the local notary will execute), a check/money order for exactly $43.00 (assuming a 1-page bond), and a self-addressed stamped envelope for your receipt copies.
Where to Mail (Must be sent to Norwalk HQ only): * Standard Mail: Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, P.O. Box 1824, Norwalk, CA 90651.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at (800) 201-8999 or emailing them at [email protected].
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!