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Effective January 1, 2020, the fee for Releases of Liens and Reconveyances by a government agency will be $20.00.

Effective Monday, 11/5/2018, the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder's Office will no longer offer an online search of the Official Record Index.
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Fictitious Business Name FilingsFictitious Business Name Statements are required to ensure that consumers have access to the true name and address of the owners of a business.

Fictitious Business Name Filings

Official RecordsAnyone may view or purchase a copy of any document (official record) that was recorded at the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office after 1850.

Official Records

Passport AppointmentWe provide new passports as well as service for those who need immigration photographs or photographs for passport renewals.

Passport Appointment

RecordingBy recording a document, the authorized document becomes part of the public records of the County Recorder's Office.

Recording

Professional RegistrationComplete registration for the following occupations: Professional Photocopier, Legal Document Assistant, Process Server, and Unlawful Detainer Assistant.

Professional Registration

Birth CertificateCertified Birth Certificates may be purchased by any authorized party from the Clerk-Recorder for births that occurred in Santa Clara County.

Birth Certificate

Marriage ServicesBefore a marriage ceremony can take place, both parties must first obtain a marriage license from the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.

Marriage Services

Records SearchSanta Clara County's Clerk-Recorder’s Official Records search from 1981 to present can be performed here.

Records Search

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