(32) County Clerk-Recorder-Elections

Department Overview

The Office of the County Clerk, Recorder, and Elections in San Benito County provides essential services to the public, ensuring access to key records and promoting voter participation. The Clerk’s office handles vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, while also issuing marriage licenses and overseeing business filings.

The Recorder’s office is responsible for recording official documents related to property transactions and maintaining the county's archival records. Additionally, the department offers property fraud protection and notary services.

The Elections division manages voter registration, organizes elections, and provides accessible voting options to all county residents. This includes overseeing candidate filings, campaign finance, and election results. The office also ensures accessibility through voter outreach and specialized programs for military, overseas, and incarcerated voters.

The department is led by the elected County Clerk, Recorder, and Elections Official, Francisco Diaz, who is responsible for overseeing all functions and ensuring compliance with state and local laws. This elected position holds a crucial role in maintaining transparency, integrity, and public trust in the county’s records and elections.

For more information, visit www.sanbenitocounty-ca-cre.gov.

Divisions

County Clerk

Recorder

Elections