Recorder Fee Schedule

See the current schedule of fees for the various services our office provides.
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Disaster Relief

If a major calamity such as fire, earthquake, or flooding damages or destroys your property, you may be eligible for property tax relief.
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Agricultural Property Statement

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Recorder

The Recorder’s office is responsible for the recording of deeds, deeds of trust, court decrees, and many other documents affecting title to real property in San Joaquin County. The division also maintains Uniform Commercial Code filings; subdivision maps; and vital statistics, including birth, death, and marriages within the County.

County Clerk

The Office of the Recorder-County Clerk serves as custodian of public records, records real property documents, files Notary Public oaths, issues and registers marriage licenses, files Fictitious Business Names, files certain professional registrations, and files and posts California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents.

Vital Records

The Office of the Recorder-County Clerk maintains vital records for births, deaths, and marriages in San Joaquin County from 1851 to present. You can request copy of a Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate in English or Spanish.

Passport Services

The Office of the Recorder-County Clerk a designated passport acceptance facility and is authorized to receive passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Our on-site passport agents can help you submit your passport application correctly to avoid any delays.

Recorder - County Clerk's Satellite Offices

We are proud to announce the opening of our two new satellite locations for the San Joaquin Recorder – County Clerk's office, conveniently located in Lathrop and Mountain House, CA. Our new sites offer a robust selection of services encompassing Recording, County Clerk, and Vitals.
Office of the Recorder-County Clerk

44 N. San Joaquin Street
Second Floor, Suite 260
Stockton, CA 95202

Phone: (209) 468-3939
Fax: (209) 468-8040

County Clerk: 8:00 - 4:00
(Marriage Licenses, Document Filing)
Document Recording: 8:00 - 4:00
Vital Statistics: 8:00 - 4:15
(Copies of Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates)
Copies of Recorded Documents: 8:00 - 4:30
General Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30
Open weekdays, except holidays