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Yolo County Notary Oath and Bond Filing
Filing your notary oath and bond in Yolo 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 Yolo County
Office: Yolo County Clerk Recorder
Address: 625 Court Street, Room B01, Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: (530) 666-8130
Website: https://ace.yolocounty.gov/31/Clerk-Recorder
Filing Fees
- $54.00 total baseline fee (assuming a standard 1-page bond) ($39.00 Clerk notary oath filing fee + a $15.00 Recorder fee for the first page of the physical bond).
- $3.00 per page for any additional pages of the bond after the first page.
Payment Options
Accepted:
- Cash.
- Check or Money Order made payable exactly to: Yolo County Clerk-Recorder.
- Major Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express).
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are not required in Yolo County.
They operate entirely via walk-in windows on a first-come, first-served schedule. Counter Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 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
Yolo County also offers mail filing. The applicant must take their oath of office forms to an active Notary Public physically working within Yolo 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 check/money order or completed credit card authorization form for the exact amount ($54.00 baseline), and a self-addressed stamped envelope (or add $1.00 to the payment instrument for return postage). Mailing Address: Yolo County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 1130, Woodland, CA 95776.
Always confirm current options with the county before mailing documents by calling them at Phone: (530) 666-8130.
Next Steps
Once your oath and bond are filed, you are officially authorized to begin working as a California notary public!