On-site notarization for inmates at San Bernardino County's downtown booking facility
The Central Detention Center (CDC) is located at 630 East Rialto Avenue in downtown San Bernardino and is operated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. CDC serves primarily as a booking and short-term housing facility for the county. Inmates booked at CDC may be transferred to other San Bernardino County facilities such as West Valley Detention Center or Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center after initial processing and classification.
Because CDC is a booking-focused facility, timing is critical for notary appointments. Inmates may only be housed here for a short period before transfer. Contact us as soon as possible if you need documents notarized for someone at CDC.
Address: 630 E Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Main phone: (909) 386-0969
Bail information: (909) 350-2476
Visit scheduling: (909) 887-0364 (Tue–Sat, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Operated by: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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: Downtown San Bernardino, approximately 60–75 minutes from Los Angeles
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. Since CDC is primarily a booking and short-term housing facility, we confirm the inmate is still housed here before scheduling. Transfers to other facilities happen frequently.
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 CDC in San Bernardino, 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: CDC is primarily a booking and short-term housing facility. Inmates may be transferred to West Valley, Glen Helen, or High Desert within days of booking. Confirm the inmate's location close to the appointment time to avoid a wasted trip.
Jail notarizations at Central Detention Center require travel from Los Angeles to San Bernardino, coordination with facility staff, security screening, and wait time. Pricing reflects the distance and complexity of working within the facility's procedures.
CDC appointments: Starting at $275
Final pricing depends on the number of documents, any special circumstances, and timing. Call or text for a quote based on your specific situation.
CDC is located at 630 E Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415, in downtown San Bernardino. It is approximately 60 to 75 minutes from Los Angeles.
You can search the San Bernardino County Sheriff's inmate locator online or call (909) 386-0969 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 and bail bond agents may visit any day of the week.
CDC is primarily a booking and short-term housing facility. Inmates may be transferred to West Valley Detention Center, Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center, or High Desert Detention Center within days of booking. Contact us quickly if you need documents notarized for someone at CDC.
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 2.5 to 3.5 hours total including travel from Los Angeles to downtown San Bernardino, security screening, wait time, and the signing.
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.