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Notaries Public Filing
Requirements for Taking Notary Oath:
Effective January 1, 1997, within thirty (30) days from the beginning of
the term prescribed in your notary commission, you must take your oath
before the County Clerk or a notary public.
To file in person, present your original $15,000 bond, issued by a surety
company of your choice, your commission from the Secretary of State and the
appropriate filing and recording fees to the County Clerk in the county
within which you maintain your principal place of business. Notary bond
information must match exactly with what is on the notary commission. The
Clerk will administer the oath, have you sign two oaths, then forward the
bond to the County Recorder for recording. Within a few weeks, the recorded
bond will be returned to you by mail.
If you choose to take your oath before a notary public, and your principal
place of business is in Contra Costa County, he/she will administer the
oath and send by certified mail your original notary bond, two oaths of
office, a copy of your commission and the filing and recording fees to:
Contra Costa County Clerk
555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA. 94553
Be sure all forms are complete and allow enough time for the mail delivery
to the Clerks office.
Notary
Bond and Oath Fees
The notary bond and oath filings are $15.00.
The Recording Fee is $7.00 for the first page and $3.00 each additional page.
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