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Napa County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Napa 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 Napa County
Office: Napa County Clerk-Recorder
Address: 1127 1st Street, Suite A, Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 253-4247
Website: https://www.napacounty.gov/1297/Recorder-County-Clerk
Filing Fees
- $44.00 total baseline fee for a standard 1-page bond ($29.00 County Clerk notary filing fee + a $15.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the bond).
- $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond after the first page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order (payable to Napa County Recorder).
- Credit/Debit cards are accepted at the walk-in counter but are subject to a $2.50 card processor surcharge.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Napa County.
Notary registrations are handled strictly on a walk-in basis. Office Transaction Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
Strict 3:00 PM Recording Cutoff: Napa County enforces a hard stop for document and bond recording at 3:00 PM sharp.
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
Napa County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically located within Napa County. Send 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 check or money order for the exact fee ($44.00 assuming a 1-page bond). Mailing Address: Napa County Clerk, P.O. Box 298, Napa, CA 94559-0298.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (707) 253-4247.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!