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Sutter County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Sutter 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 Sutter County
Office: Sutter County Clerk-Recorder
Address: 433 Second Street, Yuba City, CA 95991
Phone: (530) 822-7134
Website: https://www.sutter.gov/government/county-departments/clerk-recorder
Filing Fees
- $42.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($27.00 Clerk notary oath filing fee + a $15.00 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.
- Pre-printed checks or Money Order payable exactly to: Sutter County Clerk-Recorder.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Sutter County.
They handle notary public registrations and professional filings on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis.
Building Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Strict 2:00 PM Recording Cutoff: All physical document recording windows and fee intake pipes close precisely at 2:00 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
Sutter County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office forms to an active Notary Public physically working within Sutter 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 ($42.00 baseline), and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Mailing Address: Sutter County Clerk-Recorder, 433 Second Street, Yuba City, CA 95991.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 552-3400.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!