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Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
Limited Services Available
Effective October 1, 2020, the County Clerk-Recorder Division will reopen to the public on an appointment only basis.
The Registration & Elections Division is open to the public.
The Assessor Division is not open to the public. Appraisal Services staff will be working remotely, and essential services will continue to be available on a limited basis. The public is encouraged to utilize the website, phone systems, emails and online Live Chat to obtain information and services.
Detailed information on operating hours, contact phone numbers and email addresses may be found on the page for each Division as follows:
Assessor
General Information: assessor@smcacre.org
Appraisal Services: 650.363.4000 (extension 1227)
Change in Ownership: 650.363.4000 (extension 1743)
Exemptions & Address changes: 650.363.4000 (extension 4771)
Business Property: 650.363.4000 (extension 4501)
Business Personal Property Valuation: PPDutyAuditor@smcacre.org
Clerk-Recorder
Effective October 1, 2020, the County Clerk-Recorder Division will open to the public on a limited, by appointment only basis. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Face coverings are required, and social distancing will be enforced. Appointments can be made by contacting 650.599.1713.
In-Person Appointment Services:
Appointments can be made by contacting 650.599.1713.
Clerk-Recorder
- Copies of Deeds and Maps
- Document Recordings
- Grantor/Grantee Index
Special Services
- Environmental Impact Reports (one filing per appointment)
- Fictitious Business Name (one filing per appointment)
- Marriage Licenses
- Military Discharge
- Notary Oaths and Fillings
- Paraprofessional Fillings
- Translation Certification Documents
Vital Records
- Birth, Death and Marriage Records Requests
Online Services:
Wedding Ceremonies
The County Chapel is closed. Civil Wedding Ceremonies will continue to be held through video conferencing via Microsoft Teams. Please email CountyClerk@smcacre.org with your name and phone number to schedule an appointment. A member of the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office will be contacting you for further assistance.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses will continue to be offered online in addition to in-person appointments.
E-Recordings
Electronic recordings by title companies will continue as usual. Documents can also be mailed to the office at 555 County Center, First Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063.
Phone, Email and Live Chat Contact Information:
In-Person Appointment Services: 650.599.1713
Document Recordings: 650.363.4566
Copies of Deeds and Maps: 650.363.4566
Special Services: 650.363.4000 (extension 6063)
Vital Records: 650.363.1893
County Clerk Email: countyclerk@smcacre.org
Recorder Email: recorder@smcacre.org
Online Chat Help Desk: ACRE Live Chat
Registration & Elections
The Registration & Elections Division at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo is open to the public. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments for non-voting related matters are recommended.
A face covering is required, and social distancing will be enforced. The public may contact the Registration & Elections Division by phone or text at 650.312.5222, email at registrar@smcacre.org or utilize the Elections Live Chat feature.
ACRE’s operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More information regarding Novel Coronavirus COVID–19 may be found at www.cdc.gov smchealth.org/coronavirus.
The Assessor Division – Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
The Clerk-Recorder Division – Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
Effective October 1, 2020, the County Clerk-Recorder Division will open to the public on a limited, by appointment only basis. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Face coverings are required, and social distancing will be enforced. Appointments can be made by contacting 650.599.1713.
In-person Appointment Services:
Appointments can be made by contacting 650.599.1713.
Clerk-Recorder
COVID-19 Voting Advisory
Whether you vote by mail or in-person, it will be safe, secure and convenient.
Open to the Public
The Registration & Elections Division at 40 Tower Road is open to the public. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A face covering is required, and social distancing will be enforced. The public may contact the Registration & Elections Division by phone or text at 650.312.5222, email at registrar@smcacre.org or utilize the ACRE Live Chat feature.
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines at Vote Centers
For the safety of yourself and others, follow these rules:
Important Dates
Deadline to receive affidavits for missing or non-matching signatures
for November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Affidavits must be received by the Registration & Elections division by December 1 at 5 p.m. for missing or non-matching signatures.
Last day for a Vote by Mail Ballot postmarked on or before Election Day to be received
for November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
If a Vote by Mail ballot is postmarked on or before Election Day and is received by the County Elections Officials by today, it will be counted.
Last day for voters to request a replacement ballot for next day pick-up at Vote Center
for November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Last day to request a replacement ballot for next day pickup at:
Registration & Elections Division Vote Center
40 Tower Road
San Mateo
Last day for voters to request a Replacement Ballot to be mailed
for November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Last day to request a replacement ballot to be mailed in English, Spanish or Chinese, or a reference copy of the ballot in Filipino, Korean, Burmese, Japanese or Hindi
