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Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
Temporary Office Closures – Limited Services Available
By order of the San Mateo County Health Officer, ACRE Offices will be temporarily closed from March 17, 2020 until further notice.
This action is taken to protect the public and employees from potential exposure to the Novel Coronavirus COVID–19.
Please be aware that our employees will be working remotely and that essential services will continue to be available on a limited basis.
The public is encouraged to utilize our 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:
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 Personal Property Valuation: PPDutyAuditor@smcacre.org
Business Property: 650.363.4000 (extension 4501)
The Clerk-Recorder’s Office is now offering both online marriage licenses and online marriage licenses in conjunction with a virtual marriage ceremony. Please email CountyClerk@smcacre.org with your name and phone number to schedule an appointment.
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
countyclerk@smcacre.org
recorder@smcacre.org
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 ACRE 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
(Updated: July 6, 2020)
The Clerk-Recorder’s Office is now offering both online marriage licenses and online marriage licenses in conjunction with a virtual marriage ceremony. Please email CountyClerk@smcacre.org with your name and phone number to schedule an appointment.
To contact our office please use the following phones, emails or online Live Chat:
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
