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San Joaquin County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in San Joaquin 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 Joaquin County
Office: San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk
Address: 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Second Floor, Suite 260, Stockton, CA 95202
Phone: (209) 468-3939
Filing Fees
- $38.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($24.00 Clerk registration filing fee + a $14.00 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 made payable to San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk.
- Credit/Debit Cards.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in San Joaquin County.
They handle notary filings on a first-come, first-served counter queue system. General Building Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Strict 4:00 PM Counter Window Cutoff: The specific County Clerk filing desks and the Document Recording windows drop their security lines and freeze new transaction tickets precisely at 4:00 PM daily.
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 Joaquin County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically located within San Joaquin County to execute the swearing block.
Mailing Process: Send a copy of the Secretary of 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, a daytime phone number written on a cover note, a check or money order for the exact amount ($38.00 baseline), and a self-addressed stamped envelope to their main downtown facility.
Mailing Address: Office of the Recorder-County Clerk, 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Second Floor, Suite 260, Stockton, CA 95202.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (209) 468-3939.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!