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Documents & Records
Maintaining official records is an important function of local government, documenting when people are born, marry, divorce, die; when they buy property, open a business, go to court, adopt a child. In addition to keeping the records, the County gets millions of requests annually from residents for copies of the records.


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Warning Issued on Grant Deed Scams
County officials have warned residents of solicitations from companies asking for a fee to provide copies of grant deeds. Residents do not need to pay someone to obtain deeds; property documents can be obtained easily from the County.

Authorized Certified Birth Record
An authorized certified copy of a birth record is required to obtain a driver's license, passport, Social Security card and other services related to an individual's identity. An informational copy will not be accepted.

Property Forms Online
More than 55 forms relating to property assessment, tax exemptions, changes in ownership and personal property are available on the Assessor's Office website.
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Court Records    Court Records
Copies of court documents are available at a district headquarters courthouse in which the matter was handled, or if it is an older record at the Superior Court archives.
Adoptions   |  Civil   |  Criminal   |  Divorce   |  Wills

   Military Discharge
Certificated copies of a military discharge may be obtained by authorized individuals only.

Property Tax Documents & Records    Property Tax Documents & Records
The property tax portal is filled with news and information on property and property tax bills.

Real Estate Records    Real Estate Records
Real estate records are available at the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Office. Find out how to request a copy of recorded document.
Document Types   |  General Information   |  Recording Fees   |  Recording Services   |  

Vital Records    Vital Records
For information on how to obtain copies of birth, death and marriage records.
Birth   |  Death   |  Domestic Partnership   |  Marriage

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Did You Know?
  • The County receives more than 2,000 requests daily for certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates.
  • The County maintains 200+ million deeds, mortgages, liens and other real estate records.
  • More than 800,000 copies of birth certificates are issued annually.
  • More than 60,000 marriage licenses are issued annually.
  • More than 212,000 fictitious business name filings are processed annually.
  • Approximately 60,000 death certificates are issued annually.
  • Approximately 150,000 copies of marriage certificates are issued annually.
 
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