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
- 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 (ext. 6063) |
Vital Records: | 650.363.1893 |
County Clerk Email: | countyclerk@smcacre.org |
Recorder Email: | recorder@smcacre.org |
Online Chat Help Desk: | ACRE Live Chat |