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Madera County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Madera 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 Madera County
Office: Madera County Recorder
Address: 200 W. 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 675-7720
Website: https://www.maderacounty.com/government/county-clerk-recorder-elections
Filing Fees
- $29.00 total baseline fee ($15.00 County Clerk filing fee + a $14.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the bond).
- Additional Page Fee: $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond.
- Non-Standard Page Penalty: $3.00 extra per page if the bond document is any size other than standard 8.5″” x 11″”.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- In-Person: Cash, Debit/ATM Card.
- By Mail: Personal Check, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order made payable to Madera County Clerk-Recorder.
Appointment Requirements
Scheduling an appointment online is a must. The counter does not accept walk-ins for professional registrations like notary filings. Recording Window: Actual document and bond recordings only process between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
You can schedule your appointment using the official county website below.
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
Madera County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Madera County to have the sworn statements properly completed and executed. Send the original $15,000 surety bond (which must include a standard Recording Cover Page, be signed by the attorney-in-fact of the surety company, and be signed by the applicant), two completed copies of the Oath of Office (fully executed by the administering notary), a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, and a check/money order for the exact fee to: Madera County Clerk-Recorder, 200 W. 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (559) 675-7720.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!