On-site notarization for inmates at Ventura County's primary booking and pre-trial detention facility
The Ventura County Main Jail, officially known as the Pre-Trial Detention Facility (PTDF), is located at 800 South Victoria Avenue in Ventura, California. It is operated by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and serves as the county's primary booking and pre-trial detention facility. The facility has a capacity of approximately 814 beds and houses inmates awaiting trial, sentencing, or transfer to other facilities.
The Main Jail's Public Reception Lobby is open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. Visiting days are Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, with multiple sessions per day assigned by housing unit. The facility is approximately 65 minutes from Los Angeles via US-101, making it one of the closer out-of-county facilities we serve.
Address: 800 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93009
Main phone: (805) 654-3335
Public desk hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Monday – Sunday
Operated by: Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Also known as: Pre-Trial Detention Facility (PTDF)
Capacity: Approximately 814 beds
Visiting days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Visit length: 30 minutes; 2 visits per inmate per week
Max visitors: 2 adults, or 1 adult + 1 minor per visit
Check-in: Arrive 1 hour before your session; no check-ins after 30 min before end
Photo ID required: Valid driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or immigration ID
Location: Ventura, approximately 65 minutes from Los Angeles via US-101
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.
Ventura County facilities have specific visiting sessions by housing unit on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. We contact the Main Jail at (805) 654-3335 to confirm the inmate's availability and coordinate a professional visit. We verify the inmate is housed at the Main Jail and not Todd Road before making the trip.
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 the Ventura County Main Jail (approximately 65 minutes via US-101), clear security screening, and meet with the inmate in the designated visiting area. All visitors are subject to search. No cell phones, wallets, or personal items are allowed in the 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: The Main Jail primarily houses pre-trial detainees. If the inmate has already been sentenced, they may have been transferred to Todd Road Jail in Santa Paula. Call us and we'll confirm the correct facility before scheduling. Check-in at the Public Reception Lobby opens 1 hour before each session and closes 30 minutes before the session ends — arriving late means the visit is denied.
Jail notarizations at Ventura County Main Jail require travel from Los Angeles to Ventura, coordination with facility staff, security screening, and wait time. Pricing reflects the distance and complexity of working within the facility's procedures.
Ventura Main Jail 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.
The Main Jail (Pre-Trial Detention Facility) is located at 800 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93009. It is approximately 65 minutes from Los Angeles via US-101.
You can search the Ventura County Sheriff's inmate locator online or call (805) 654-3335. Be sure to confirm whether the inmate is at the Main Jail or Todd Road Jail in Santa Paula.
Visiting days are Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are three sessions: morning (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM), afternoon (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM), and evening (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM). Sessions are assigned by housing unit. Check-in starts 1 hour before each session.
Only your personal key ring, photo ID, and one baby bottle or blanket if bringing an infant. No cell phones, wallets, purses, backpacks, food, beverages, cameras, or reading materials are allowed. The facility will not hold items for you and there are no storage lockers.
The Main Jail (PTDF) in Ventura primarily houses pre-trial detainees and handles initial booking. Todd Road Jail in Santa Paula primarily houses sentenced inmates in longer-term custody. They are separate facilities with different addresses and visiting schedules.
Plan for 3 to 4 hours total including travel from Los Angeles (approximately 65 minutes each way via US-101), security screening, wait time, and the signing.
We provide mobile notary services at jails and detention centers throughout Ventura 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.