✔ Before You Arrive

Use this quick checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your appointment.

□ I have scheduled an appointment.

📞 Call (775) 887-2084 or book Online to schedule your 30-minute appointment.

□ I have my original Surety Bond.

Your bond must:

• Be the original document
• List your name
• Show Carson City as your county of residence

□ I have a valid photo ID.

Acceptable forms of identification include:

• Nevada Driver's License
• State Identification Card
• Passport
• Military ID

Please note: Expired IDs cannot be accepted.

□ I have my payment ready.

County Filing Fee: $20

We accept:

• 💵 Cash
• 💳 Visa or Mastercard (3% processing fee applies)
• ✔ Business Check
• ✔ Cashier's Check
• ✔ Money Order

□ I plan to arrive on time.

Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute time slots. Arriving late may require your appointment to be rescheduled.

□ I understand this is only one step in the process.

Filing your bond with the Carson City Clerk's Office does not complete your notary appointment. After filing, you'll submit your County Filing Notice and any required documents to the Nevada Secretary of State for final approval.

✨ Ready to Go?

If you checked every box, you're all set! We look forward to assisting you with your notary bond filing.

📍 Carson City Clerk's Office
885 E. Musser Street, Suite 1025
Carson City, NV 89701

📞 Appointment Line: (775) 887-2084

✅ Book Online

File Your Notary Bond

Congratulations on taking the next step toward becoming a Nevada Notary Public! Once you've received your original surety bond, the Carson City Clerk's Office can help you complete the county filing.

Schedule an Appointment

Notary bond filings are by appointment only.

📞 Call (775) 887-2084 to schedule your appointment.

Please arrive on time. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute time slots. Arriving late may require your appointment to be rescheduled.

What to Bring

Please bring the following items to your appointment:

✅ Original Surety Bond listing:

• Your name
• Carson City as your county of residence

✅ A valid, government-issued photo ID

• Nevada Driver's License
• State ID Card
• Passport
• Military ID

Filing Fee

$20 County Filing Fee

We accept:

• Cash
• Visa
• Mastercard
• Business Check
• Cashier's Check
• Money Order

Please Note: Credit and debit card transactions include a 3% convenience fee.

New to Becoming a Notary?

Becoming a Nevada Notary Public is a multi-step process administered by the Nevada Secretary of State.

Step 1

Complete the Application for Appointment as a Notary Public through the Nevada Secretary of State.

👉 Visit the Nevada Secretary of State Notary Public webpage

Step 2

Complete the required online notary education course.

Step 3

Purchase a $10,000 Original Surety Bond.

Step 4

File the original bond with the county clerk in the county where you reside.

Carson City residents file their bond with the Carson City Clerk's Office.

Step 5

Receive your County Filing Notice.

Step 6

Submit your Filing Notice, application, fees, and any additional required documentation to the Nevada Secretary of State for final appointment.

Please note: If you are applying as a non-resident Notary Public, additional requirements apply. Review the Secretary of State's instructions before filing your bond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. Notary bond filings are completed by appointment only.

Do I need the original bond?

Yes. The original surety bond is required for filing.

Can someone else file my bond for me?

Please contact the Clerk's Office before your appointment if you cannot appear in person.

What forms of ID are accepted?

A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

How much does it cost?

The county filing fee is $20.

Can I pay with a credit card?

Yes. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. A 3% processing fee applies.

Am I officially a notary after filing my bond?

No. Filing your bond is only one step in the process. Your appointment becomes effective only after approval by the Nevada Secretary of State.

Where can I find the application and training?

Both are available through the Nevada Secretary of State Notary Public Program.