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Limited Services Available

The public is encouraged to utilize the website, phone, email, Live Chat Platform, and Self-service Appointment Scheduling Tool to obtain information and book in-person appointments.

Detailed information on operating hours, phone numbers and email addresses for each division can be found below.

Appraisal Services Division

Effective April 7, 2021, the Appraisal Services Division will be available to serve the public at the “Duty Desk” on an 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 online at https://appts.smcacre.org/qmaticwebbooking/#/.

Contact Information:

General Information: assessor@smcacre.org
Appraisal Services: 650.599.1227
Change in Ownership: 650.599.1743
Exemptions & Address changes: 650.363.4771
Business Property: 650.363.4501
Business Personal Property Valuation: PPDutyAuditor@smcacre.org

County Clerk-Recorder Division

Effective October 1, 2020, the County Clerk-Recorder Division is open to the public on an 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 online at https://appts.smcacre.org/qmaticwebbooking/#/.

In-Person Appointment Services Include:

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 Include:

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.

Contact Information:

In-Person Appointment Services: 650.599.1713
Document Recordings: 650.363.4500
Copies of Deeds and Maps: 650.363.4500
Special Services: 650.363.4500
Vital Records: 650.363.4500
County Clerk Email: countyclerk@smcacre.org
County Recorder Email: recorder@smcacre.org
Clerk-Recorder Chat: ACRE Live Chat

Registration & Elections

All services provided by the Registration & Elections Division remain available. Voters can mail their voter registration card or register online, and are able to make an appointment if they wish to submit a petition. Voters who require direct assistance may contact the Elections Division by phone or text at 650.312.5222, email at registrar@smcacre.org or utilize the Elections Live Chat feature.

The Vote Center at 40 Tower Road, San Mateo, will follow COVID-19 safety procedures. For more information on the May 4, 2021 Portola Valley School District Special Mail Ballot Election, please call 650.312.5222, visit www.smcacre.org or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @smcvote.