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.

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