Notary Public Filing

To help reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission, 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.

For more information on in-person visits and restrictions, please call 925-335-7900

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.

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 mail your original notary bond, two oaths of office, a copy of your commission and the appropriate fees to:

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.