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San Benito County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in San Benito 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 San Benito County
Office: San Benito County Clerk Recorder
Address: 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA 95023
Phone: (831) 636-4029
Website: https://www.sanbenitocounty-ca-cre.gov/recorder/notary-public-bonds
Filing Fees
- $40.00 total baseline fee for a standard 1-page bond ($25.00 Clerk notary oath filing fee + a $15.00 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 (payable to San Benito County Clerk-Recorder).
Appointment Requirements
Scheduling an appointment online is a must. The counter does not accept walk-ins for professional registrations like notary filings. Counter Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The appointment matrix closes windows early, and recording logs freeze precisely at 4:00 PM.
You can schedule your appointment using the official county website below.
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
San Benito County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically located within San Benito County.
Send an Informational Transmittal note (with the student’s name, address, and phone number), a copy of the State Commission certificate, the original $15,000 surety bond (must be signed by the student if filing by mail), two identical copies of the Oath form (fully executed by the local administering notary), a completed Bond Cover Letter, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: San Benito County Clerk-Recorder, 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA 95023.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (831) 636-4029.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!