License & Permit
Professional Photocopier Bond
A bond a California professional photocopier files with the county clerk to register to copy records, such as medical or legal records, for pay.
- Required by
- California county clerks
- Bond amount
- $5,000 (California registration)
What this bond guarantees
The bond runs to the county and state (the obligee). It guarantees the photocopier will follow the registration law, including keeping the records it copies confidential, and a person harmed by a violation can claim.
Who needs it
- Record retrieval and copy services
- Litigation support firms that subpoena and copy records
What the underwriter looks at
- Applicant credit
- Notary commission in good standing
Requirements vary by state and by who asks for the bond. Send us the request you received and we will confirm exactly what it calls for.
Common questions
Can I post cash instead?
Some counties accept a cash deposit in place of the bond. San Luis Obispo County, for example, accepts $2,000 cash in lieu of the $5,000 bond.
Do I need anything else to register?
California requires a professional photocopier to hold a current notary public commission, and the bond must cover the registration term.