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Siskiyou County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou County
Office: Siskiyou County Elections Clerk
Address: 311 4th St Rm 201, Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: (530) 842-8084
Website: https://www.siskiyoucounty.gov/clerk
Filing Fees
- $21.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($7.00 Notary Public Bond Filing fee + a $14.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the bond).
- $3.00 per page for any additional pages of the bond after the first page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Siskiyou County.
They handle all business filings and professional registrations via a standard, direct walk-in queue system.
Restricted Clerk Hours: The County Clerk counter (Room 201) operates on tighter public hours than the rest of the courthouse: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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
Siskiyou County also offers mail filing. New notaries must submit their completed Oath of Office and original $15,000 surety bond to the Siskiyou County Clerk’s Office within 30 calendar days of their commission commencement date. California law permits filing by mail, although the Secretary of State recommends in-person filing when possible to ensure timely processing. Because Siskiyou County does not publish additional mail-filing requirements, applicants should contact the County Clerk to verify the current filing fee, accepted payment methods, and mailing address before sending their documents.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 842-8084.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!