Politics & Government

Contra Costa County Online Services During Shelter-In-Place

Courthouse marriages have been suspended, but marriage certificates are available online.

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY — With access to the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder and Elections Department buildings and in-person services limited because of closures spurred by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the department is urging customers to use online services whenever possible.

In-person services are currently limited to transactions that cannot be done online, over the phone or through the mail.

Most Elections Division-related services are available online. To arrange an appointment for any necessary in-person visits, or for assistance with voting or election information, state or local petition delivery or other needs, call (925) 335-7800.

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For customer assistance with Clerk-Recorder-related services, call (925) 335-7900 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (hours subject to change).

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Most clerk services are available online, with a few exceptions. Civil marriage ceremonies will not be performed in the office until further notice. Clerk services information is available on the department website.

For recording services, customers are encouraged to mail documents for recording to the Contra Costa County Recorder at 555 Escobar St.,Martinez, CA 92553, or to place documents in the drop box at the building entrance.

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