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San Luis Obispo County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County
Office: San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder
Address: 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Phone: (805) 781-5080
Website: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/clerk-recorder
Filing Fees
- $107.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($72.00 Clerk notary bond filing fee + an $21.00 mandatory Notary Journal submission 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 (payable to SLO County Clerk-Recorder).
- Credit/Debit cards are accepted at the walk-in counter but are subject to a $1.49 processing fee.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in San Luis Obispo County.
Notary public registrations are direct counter transactions. General Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Shortened Wednesday Office Hours: The entire office closes early every single Wednesday at 4:00 PM.
Strict 30-Minute Transaction Cutoff: SLO County enforces a hard rule across all business days: all transaction processing ends exactly 30 minutes prior to closing.
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 Luis Obispo County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically located within San Luis Obispo County.
Send two identical copies of the executed Oath form, the original signed $15,000 surety bond, a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, a check or money order for the exact fee ($107.00 baseline), and a self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure your copies are mailed back.
Mailing Address: San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (805) 781-5080.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!