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Solano County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Solano 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 Solano County
Office: County of Solano Recorders Office
Address: 675 Texas Street, Suite 2700, Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 784-6200
Filing Fees
- $65.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($52.00 Clerk notary oath filing fee + a $13.00 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 exactly to: Solano County Recorder.
- Major Credit/Debit Cards ($3.95 processing fee for debit cards and 2.25% processing fee for credit cards).
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Solano County.
They handle notary public filings on a first-come, first-served counter queue system. General Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Strict 3:30 PM Recording Cutoff: The land recording queue freezes electronic and physical document intakes precisely at 3:30 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
Solano County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office forms to an active Notary Public physically working within Solano County to execute the sworn block.
Send a copy of the Secretary of State commission certificate, two completed copies of the Oath of Office (originally signed by the applicant and fully executed by the local administering notary), the original signed $15,000 surety bond, a cover letter with the student’s daytime phone number, a check or money order for the exact amount ($65.00 baseline), and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Mailing Address: Solano County Clerk, 675 Texas Street, Suite 2700, Fairfield, CA 94533.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (707) 784-6200.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!