To register as a Professional Photocopier in San Diego County, you must meet the following requirements:

• Appear in person with a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state identification card, or passport.
  
  
• Have not been convicted of a felony.
  
  
• Complete the Professional Photocopier - Corporation registration form.
  
  
• Application must have signatures of all corporate officers/general partners.
  
  
• Submit a bond in the amount of $5,000 in favor of the County. The bond must have original signatures, original acknowledgement, show the beginning and ending dates or show the term of the bond is two years.
  
  
• At least one person involved in the management of the service must hold a current commission from the Secretary of State as a notary public. If the notary commission is held by someone other than the registrant, written confirmation from the notary authorizing the use of their commission for this registration is required.
  
  
• If the corporation or individual have employees, please complete the Professional Photocopier Employee List form. An Employee ID card is $14 each. Provide one 1 in. x 1 in. photo (headshot only) for the identification card. Our office can provide the photo for a fee.
  
  
• If filing a renewal, registration may be renewed up to 60 days prior to the current expiration date. 

Appointments are encouraged for this service, but not required. 

Schedule up to 1 week in advance. 

Select Recorder-Clerk, then Professional Registration. 

Fees:

• $175 Registration fee (includes one Identification Card);
  or $100 if also currently registered as a Process Server
• $15 Filing fee
• $14 Recording fee for the first page and $3 for each additional page
• $14 Employee ID/Replacement Cards
• $5 Identification Photos – Two 1 in. X 1 in.

The fee is payable by cash, check or money order, or credit/debit card.

An additional $2.50 surcharge is applicable for card payments.

Check or money order payable to: San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.