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Marin County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Marin 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 Marin County
Office: Marin County Clerk
Address: 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 234, San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 473-6772
Website: https://www.arcc.marincounty.gov/services/county-clerk-services/notary-public
Filing Fees
- $43.00 base fee ($29.00 Filing Fee – payable to Marin County Clerk; $14.00 Recording Fee for the first page of the bond – payable to Marin County Recorder).
- Additional Page Fee: $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond after the first page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Credit/Debit cards (subject to a $2.50 convenience fee per transaction).
- Check or Money Order.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Marin County.
Processing is entirely on a walk-in basis. While the county offices remain open later, the County Clerk division enforcing a hard operational cutoff.
Their website warns: “Please allow enough time to complete all transactions by 3:30 p.m. No processing after 3:30 p.m.”
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
Marin County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Marin County. Mail a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, two completed copies of the Oath of Office (executed by the local administering notary), the original signed $15,000 surety bond, and a brief note containing the applicant’s contact information (email or phone number) along with the required fees ($36.00 check to Marin County Clerk and $14.00 check to Marin County Recorder). Send via tracked mail directly to the physical address: Marin County Clerk, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 234, San Rafael, CA 94903.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (415) 473-6772.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!