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Tehama County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Tehama 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 Tehama County
Office: Tehama County Clerk of the Board
Address: 633 Washington Street, Room 11, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Phone: (530) 527-3350
Website: https://www.tehama.gov/government/departments/clerk-and-recorder/notary-public/
Filing Fees
- $36.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($15.00 County Clerk notary public oath filing fee + a $14.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the physical bond + $7.00 for a Notary Signature Authentication).
- $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: Tehama County Clerk-Recorder.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Tehama County.
They handle all notary public filings on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Counter Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The counter operates continuously without shutting down for a lunch hour. However, because notary processing requires a joint transaction loop through the Clerk registration index and the land recording imaging terminal, applicants should clear courthouse security and be at the counter by 4:15 PM at the absolute latest.
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
Tehama County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office forms to an active Notary Public physically working within Tehama 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 primary phone number, a check or money order for the exact amount ($36.00 baseline), and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Mailing Address: Tehama County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 250, Red Bluff, CA 96080.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 527-3350
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!