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Trinity County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Trinity 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 Trinity County
Office: Trinity County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor
Address: 11 Court Street, Weaverville, CA 96093
Phone: (530) 623-1215
Website: https://www.trinitycounty.org/195/Clerk-Recorder
Filing Fees
- $20.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($7.00 County 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: Trinity County Clerk-Recorder.
- Credit/Debit Cards.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Trinity County.
They handle notary registrations and filing queues on a direct, walk-in basis. The public service windows are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The entire office suspends processing operations every day from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for lunch.
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
Trinity County also offers mail filing. The applicant must first take their oath of office forms to an active Notary Public physically working within Trinity 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 containing the student’s daytime phone number, a check or money order for the exact amount ($20.00 baseline), and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Mailing Address: Trinity County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 1215, Weaverville, CA 96093.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 623-1215.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!