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Riverside County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Riverside 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 Riverside County
Office: Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Address: 4080 Lemon St, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 486-7000
Website: https://www.rivcoacr.org/notary-public
Filing Fees
- $76.00 total baseline fee for a standard 1-page 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 Riverside County Recorder).
- Credit/Debit cards are accepted at the walk-in counters but are subject to a merchant vendor fee.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Riverside County.
Notary public registrations are handled entirely on a walk-in basis across their branch locations. Counter Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
While the main administrative offices remain staffed until 5:00 PM, the public service counters close for all filing and bond recording operations at 4:00 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
Riverside County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically located within Riverside County.
Mailing Process: Send a photocopy of the state commission certificate, two completed copies of the Oath of Office (fully executed by the local administering notary), the original signed $15,000 surety bond, and a check or money order for the exact amount ($76.00 assuming a 1-page bond).
Where to Mail (Must be sent to the Gateway Headquarters): Riverside County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-0751.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (951) 486-7000.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!