On-site notarization for inmates at San Bernardino County's High Desert facility in Adelanto
The High Desert Detention Center (HDDC) is located at 9438 Commerce Way in Adelanto, California, and is operated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Opened in January 2006, HDDC was the first Type II detention facility in the High Desert region and provides housing for over 2,100 inmates. The facility houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from the High Desert communities.
HDDC is a newer, modern facility with over 200 staff members including safety, general, and medical employees. Note: The High Desert Detention Center is a county facility and should not be confused with the nearby ICE processing center also located in Adelanto.
Address: 9438 Commerce Way, Adelanto, CA 92301
Main phone: (760) 530-9300
Inmate locator: (909) 708-8371
Visit scheduling: (909) 887-0364 (Tue–Sat, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Operated by: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Capacity: 2,100+ beds
Public visiting hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (by appointment)
Attorney visits: Available any day of the week (call ahead recommended)
Location: Adelanto in the High Desert, approximately 1.5 hours from Los Angeles via I-15
Call or text with the inmate's full legal name, booking number (if known), and a description of the documents that need to be notarized. Let us know your deadline so we can prioritize scheduling.
San Bernardino County facilities require visits to be scheduled at least one day in advance. Due to HDDC's remote location in Adelanto, we plan the trip carefully to ensure we arrive on time. We confirm current procedures, attorney/professional visiting availability, and that the inmate is currently housed at HDDC.
Have all documents ready and complete before the appointment — we cannot draft legal documents, only notarize signatures. If the inmate needs to review documents first, coordinate with their attorney or use the facility's mail system.
We travel from Los Angeles to HDDC in Adelanto (approximately 1.5 hours), clear security screening, and meet with the inmate in the designated visiting area. The inmate confirms their identity, signs the documents in our presence, and we complete the notarization.
After the appointment, we return the signed and notarized documents to you, your attorney, escrow company, or other designated recipient — by hand delivery, courier, or mail depending on your timeline.
Tip: HDDC is the farthest San Bernardino County facility from Los Angeles. Extended travel fees apply. Give us as much notice as possible so we can plan the trip efficiently, but we will do our best to accommodate urgent requests.
Jail notarizations at High Desert Detention Center require travel from Los Angeles to Adelanto, coordination with facility staff, security screening, and wait time. Pricing reflects the distance and complexity of working within the facility's procedures.
HDDC appointments: Starting at $325
Final pricing depends on the number of documents, any special circumstances, and timing. Call or text for a quote based on your specific situation.
HDDC is located at 9438 Commerce Way, Adelanto, CA 92301, in the High Desert region. It is approximately 1.5 hours from Los Angeles via I-15.
No. The High Desert Detention Center is a San Bernardino County Sheriff's facility for county inmates. The ICE Processing Center is a separate federal immigration facility also located in Adelanto. Make sure you confirm which facility the person is held at.
You can search the San Bernardino County Sheriff's inmate locator online or call (909) 708-8371 with the inmate's name and date of birth.
Public visiting hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, by appointment only. Visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance by calling (909) 887-0364 or scheduling online. Attorneys may visit any day of the week.
The facility maintains booking records with photos that can be used for identification. If the inmate has a valid California ID, driver's license, or passport on file, that can also be used. We confirm ID options before the appointment.
Plan for 4 to 5 hours total including travel from Los Angeles (approximately 1.5 hours each way), security screening, wait time, and the signing. The remote Adelanto location significantly adds to total appointment time.
We provide mobile notary services at jails and detention centers throughout San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, and Southern California.
Not sure which jail? Call or text with the inmate's name and we can help locate them and coordinate the appointment.
For an overview of all jail notary services, visit our Jail Notary hub page.
Share the inmate's name, booking number, and what documents need to be signed, and we will confirm availability and next steps.
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We will confirm facility procedures, coordinate scheduling, and give you a clear quote before the appointment is finalized.