(1120) Clerk Division

The Clerk's Department offers a range of essential public services, including the issuance of birth and death certificates for individuals born or deceased in the county, as well as marriage certificates for those who purchased and registered their marriage license within the county. The department also provides marriage ceremonies on-site. Additional services include the filing of fictitious business name statements, administering public oaths, and posting environmental CEQA documents for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

As a vital source of public information, the department makes records available to the public upon request, in accordance with the law and upon payment of applicable fees. All Clerk Department functions are carried out in compliance with the State Constitution and relevant State and County codes.

• The County Clerk successfully initiated a marketing campaign to attract Bay Area residents, resulting in an increase in couples choosing to marry in our county.

• Digitizing the county archives is a critical long-term priority, highlighted by the fire at the Hall of Records, emphasizing the need for a strategic investment in document infrastructure to ensure preservation, security, and improved public access.

• Following the Hall of Records fire, the county clerk was moved to a facility with ample square footage to support administrative operations, prioritizing security and meeting accessibility standards. It is advised to consider that it would be preferable for the county clerk not to return to the Hall of Records, as the building does not meet the requirements for future planning.