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Merced County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Merced 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 Merced County
Office: Merced county Administrative Building
Address: 2222 M Street, Main Floor, Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 385-7627
Website: https://www.countyofmerced.com/4313/Clerk-Recorder
Filing Fees
- $39.00 ($25.00 County Clerk notary oath of office and bond filing fee + a $14.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the bond recording).
- $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 Merced County Clerk-Recorder.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Merced County. Notary registrations are handled strictly on a walk-in basis. Counter Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Merced County explicitly notes that no appointment is required for regular clerk-recorder and legal record search functions. They maintain steady counter traffic, but to make sure everything clears both the Clerk index and the separate Land Recorder index before closing, applicants should walk in by 4:00 PM.
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
Merced County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Merced County to have the swearing paperwork completed and signed. Send the original $15,000 notary bond (with the applicant’s wet signature), 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 baseline fee ($39.00 assuming a 1-page bond) to: Merced County Clerk-Recorder, 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (209) 385-7627.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!