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Mariposa County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Mariposa 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 Mariposa County
Office: Mariposa County Recorder
Address: 4982 10th Street, Mariposa, CA 95338
Phone: (209) 966-2007
Website: https://www.mariposacounty.gov/71/County-Clerk
Filing Fees
- $32.00 total baseline fee for a standard 1-page bond ($25.00 Clerk filing and registration fee + a $7.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the physical bond).
- $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond after the first page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order made payable to Mariposa County Clerk.
- Credit/Debit Cards (Credit/Debit card payments are subject to a standard processing fee).
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are required in Mariposa County. Scheduling must be done over the phone: (209) 966-2007
The County Clerk explicitly states that Notary Public filings are handled on an appointment-only basis.
Counter Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
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
Mariposa County also offers mail filing. Applicants must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Mariposa County to have the swearing paperwork completed and signed. Send the original $15,000 surety bond (signed by the applicant), two completed copies of the Oath of Office (executed by the local administering notary), a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, and a check or money order for the exact amount ($32.00 assuming a 1-page bond) to: Mariposa County Clerk, 4982 10th Street, Mariposa, CA 95338. For applicants with an in-person appointment, they are strictly instructed not to sign their two copies of the Oath form until they are standing at the counter and the deputy county clerk administers it live.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (209) 966-2007.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!