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San Bernardino County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in San Bernardino 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 Bernardino County
Office: County Of San Bernardino Hall Of Records
Address: 222 W Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Phone: (855) 732-2575
Website: https://arc.sbcounty.gov/notary/
Filing Fees
- $159.00 total baseline fee for a standard 1-page bond ($90.00 Clerk filing fee for the oath + a $55.00 filing fee for the bond + an $14.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the bond.
- $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond after the first page.
- Optional Conformed Copy Fee: $6.00 per labeled page if the applicant wants a formal conformed verification copy returned.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Preprinted Check or Money Order (payable to San Bernardino County Recorder).
- Credit/Debit Cards subject to an outside flat merchant surcharge of $2.50.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are required in San Bernardino County. The county explicitly states that appointments are required and strictly prioritized if filing in person. Walk-ins without a booked slot face severe wait times or outright turn-downs if the calendar is full. Counter Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 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 Bernardino County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically located within San Bernardino County to have the swearing paperwork executed.
Send a photocopy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, two completed copies of the Oath of Office (signed by the applicant and fully executed by the local administering notary), the original signed $15,000 surety bond, a duplicate copy of the bond (if requesting a filing confirmation), a check or money order for the exact amount ($159.00 baseline), and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Hospitality Lane headquarters.
Mailing Address: San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk, Attention: Business Filings, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (855) 732-2575.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!