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Sacramento County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Sacramento 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 Sacramento County
Office: Sacramento County Clerk Recorder – Main Office
Address: 3636 American River Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95864
Phone: (916) 874-1645
Website: https://ccr.saccounty.gov/content/ccr/us/en/notary.html
Filing Fees
- $45.00 total baseline fee for a standard 1-page bond ($25.00 Clerk filing fee + a $20.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the physical bond).
- $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order (payable to Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder).
- Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.
- Credit/Debit cards are accepted at the walk-in counters but are subject to a small merchant processing surcharge.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Sacramento County.
Notary registrations are handled strictly on a walk-in basis. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Strict 3:00 PM Same-Day Recording Cutoff: Anything deposited after 3:00 PM will automatically be pushed to the next business day’s legal ledger.
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
Sacramento County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public within Sacramento County to execute the paperwork.
Send a photocopy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, two completed copies of the Oath of Office (originally signed by the applicant and the administering notary), the original signed $15,000 surety bond, and a check or money order for the exact amount ($45.00 assuming a 1-page bond).
Mailing Address: Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder, ATTN: Clerk Desk, 3636 American River Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95864.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (916) 874-1645.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!