Welcome to the County Clerk/Recorder Department Website. The mission of the County Clerk/Recorder is to serve as custodian of public records and recorder of real property documents for Sacramento County, and to issue and register marriage licenses, notaries public, vital statistics, and other public documents while providing the highest level of courtesy, efficiency, and cost-effective service to all customers.

Please take a look around and let us know how we can serve you better. If you have questions, take a look at the "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) sections located in Recording, Official Record Copies, or Marriage Licenses. If the information that you need is more specific, feel free to give us a call or send us an email.

News Items:

• Media Release - June 17 Implementation of Same-Sex Marriages (5/30/2008)
• Media Release - Same-Gender Marriages (5/15/2008)
• Online Marriage License Appointment Calendar
• Restrictive Covenant
• Adjusted Fees Effective 1/1/2008
• Changes to Notary Certificates and Identification of Signers Effective January 1, 2008