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Monterey County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Monterey 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 Monterey County
Office: Monterey County Clerk
Address: 168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5450
Website: https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/assessor/clerk
Filing Fees
- $50.00 for filing of notary bond and oath of office plus recording fee(GC 8213) (Resol. 23-210).
- Additionally, recording fees to be paid separately to the Recorder: $13.00 for 1st page of bond, $3.00 for each additional page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order (payable to Monterey County Clerk).
- Credit/Debit cards are accepted at the physical counter but are subject to a $2.50 external merchant transaction fee.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Monterey County.
Processing is entirely on a walk-in basis. Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Daily lunch closure from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Document and bond recording services end precisely at 4:00 PM. Walk-in applicants must be handled and indexed before 4:00 PM, meaning they should arrive by 3:30 PM at the absolute latest.
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
Monterey County also offers mail filing. The applicant must take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Monterey County first. Send a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, the original $15,000 bond (fully executed with wet signatures), two completed copies of the Oath of Office (fully executed by the local administering notary), a check or money order for the exact fee ($50.00 assuming a 1-page standard bond), and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Monterey County Clerk, P.O. Box 29, Salinas, CA 93902.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (831) 755-5450.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!