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Placer County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Placer 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 Placer County
Office: Placer County Clerk-Recorder – Main Office
Address: 3715 Atherton Rd, Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone: (530) 886-5600
Website: https://www.placer.ca.gov/1709/Clerk-Recorder
Filing Fees
- $39.00 total baseline fee for a standard 1-page bond ($25.00 Clerk filing fee + a $14.00 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 Placer County Clerk-Recorder.
- Credit/Debit cards are accepted at the walk-in counters but are subject to a standard merchant surcharge.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Placer County.
Notary registrations are handled purely on a walk-in basis at both the Rocklin and Auburn locations. Shortened 4:00 PM Counter Cutoff: Clerk and Recording counters at both offices close precisely at 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
No transactions are processed past 4:00 PM, so applicants should arrive by 3:30 PM to avoid being locked out of the queue.
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
Placer County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically located within Placer County to have the sworn statement executed.
Mailing Process: Send a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, the original $15,000 surety bond (signed by the applicant), two completed copies of the Oath of Office (executed by the local administering notary), and a check or money order for the exact fee amount ($39.00 assuming a standard 1-page bond).
Where to Mail (Must be sent to the main Rocklin branch): Placer County Clerk-Recorder, 3715 Atherton Road, Rocklin, CA 95765.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 886-5600.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!