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Sonoma County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County
Office: Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder
Address: 585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 565-3800
Filing Fees
- $71.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($50.00 County Clerk notary public oath filing fee + a $7.00 Bond processing/cancellation handling 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 exactly to: Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder.
- Major Debit/Credit Cards.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Sonoma County.
They handle all notary filings on a first-come, first-served walk-in service loop.
Standard Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shortened Wednesday Office Hours: Every Wednesday the office closes early at 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
Sonoma County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office forms to an active Notary Public physically working within Sonoma 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 and return tracking information, a check or money order for the exact amount ($71.00 baseline), and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Mailing Address: Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 1709, Santa Rosa, CA 95402.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (707) 565-3800.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!