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San Diego County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in San Diego 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 Diego County
Office: San Diego County Clerk
Address: 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 238-8158
Website: https://www.sdarcc.gov/content/arcc/home/divisions/recorder-clerk/notary-oath-bond.html
Filing Fees
- $81.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond with 1 conformed copy back) ($64.00 Clerk notary oath filing fee + a $14.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the physical bond + a $2.00 copy fee + a $1.00 certification fee to return a legally conformed copy back to the applicant).
- $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 Diego Recorder/County Clerk).
- Credit/Debit cards are accepted at the walk-in counters but are subject to a $2.50 card processor surcharge.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in San Diego County.
They handle notary public filings on a direct, first-come, first-served walk-in basis across the four approved branches. Counter Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM across all functional branches.
While the administrative buildings remain accessible later, the public transaction windows freeze processing 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
San Diego County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically located within San Diego County to execute the swearing block.
Strict “Two-Week” Mail-In Rule: San Diego County explicitly warns that mail-in packets must be received in their office at least two full weeks before the state’s 30-day deadline expires. The county explicitly states: “Postmarked dates are not valid and delivery times may vary. If received late, it will be returned unfiled.
Mailing Addresses:
Standard US Mail: San Diego Recorder/County Clerk, P.O. Box 121750, San Diego, CA 92112-1750.
Overnight Courier (UPS/FedEx): San Diego Recorder/County Clerk, 590 3rd Avenue, Suite 204, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (619) 238-8158.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!