Mission Statement
REGINA ALCOMENDRAS, SANTA CLARA COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER:
The mission of the Recorder's Office is to preserve and provide for the public a true and reliable, readily accessible, permanent account of real property and other official records and vital human events, both historic and current, and to do so with commitment, courtesy, and excellence.
The mission of the Clerk's Office is to process and maintain public records on business names and on individuals from certain professions, and to process and issue licenses and certificates for marriage in compliance with statute, and to do so with commitment, courtesy, and excellence.
REGINA M. ALCOMENDRAS, COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
As County Recorder, the Clerk-Recorder's Office records or files authorized documents and maps, collects transfer tax and other fees, and registers all births, deaths, and public marriages occurring within Santa Clara County. Once recorded or filed, the documents and certificates are made available for examination by interested parties. Exact copies are issued upon request.
As County Clerk, the Clerk-Recorder's Office issues marriage licenses, performs marriage ceremonies, and registers confidential marriages. As County Clerk, this office also performs services related to filing of Fictitious Business Name statements, filing of Notary Bonds, registration of professional agents and similar services