Notary Public Filing
To help reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission, the Clerk-Recorder’s office is closed to the public for Notary Public Filing services.
Customers are urged to use online services for transactions or mail documents and forms to: Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder 555 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553.
Requests may also be deposited in the mail drop box outside the Clerk-Recorder’s office.
Requirements for Taking Notary Oath:
State law requires that within thirty (30) days from the beginning of the term prescribed in your notary commission, you must take your oath before the County Clerk-Recorder or a notary public.
Customers are urged to use online services for transactions or mail documents and forms to: RECORDER 555 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553.
Requests may also be deposited in the mail drop box outside the Clerk-Recorder’s office.
Present your original $15,000 bond, issued by a surety company of your choice, your commission from the Secretary of State, a Valid State or Government ID 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 what is on the notary commission. The Clerk will administer the oath, have you sign the required documents, then forward the bond to the County Recorder for recording. Within a few weeks, the recorded bond will be returned to you by mail.
Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder
555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
If you choose to send your Bond and Oath by certified mail, FedEx or UPS, please send the documentation to:
Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder
555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Be sure all forms are complete and allow enough time for the mail delivery to the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.
For Notary Bond and Oath Fees, please click here.