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Santa Cruz County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County
Office: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
Address: 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 454-2060
Website: https://sccoclerk.santacruzcountyca.gov/CountyClerkHome/Notary.aspx
Filing Fees
- $55.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($38.00 Clerk notary filing fee + a $17.00 Recorder fee for the cover sheet and first page of the physical bond).
- $3.00 per page for each additional page of the bond after the first page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
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- Cash.
- Check or Money Order.
- Check or Money Order made payable to Fresno County Clerk.
*Strict Multi-Check Requirement: one check for $38.00 payable to the County Clerk, and a second check for $17.00 payable to the County Recorder.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are required in Santa Cruz County. General Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Opens late at 9:00 AM on Tuesdays).
Midday Counter Blackout: Notary public filings are permitted strictly between 8:00 AM–11:30 AM and 1:00 PM–3:30 PM only.
3:00 PM Next-Day Push: Any bond document submitted into the processing pipeline after 3:00 PM will automatically be recorded on the following business day.
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
Santa Cruz County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office before an active Notary Public physically working within Santa Cruz County to execute the swearing paperwork.
Mailing Process: Send a copy of the State Commission certificate, two copies of the Oath form (originally signed by the applicant and fully executed by the local administering notary), the original signed $15,000 surety bond, a custom cover sheet containing the student’s name and the exact return shipping address for the recorded bond, and the required fees.
Mailing Address: Santa Cruz County Clerk, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Mail Fee Structuring: You must include two separate checks or money orders in the envelope: $38.00 (payable to County Clerk) and $17.00 (payable to County Recorder, assuming a 1-page bond).
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (831) 454-2060.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!