Recorder
The Recorder is responsible for the recordation and safeguarding of any document that is authorized or required by statute or court order to be recorded and meet the recording requirements of state statutes and local ordinances. The Recorder also maintains and issues certified copies of all vital records including birth, death, and marriage records that occurred in San Bernardino County.

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County Clerk
The County Clerk is responsible for filing, registering, and issuing marriage licenses, licensing fictitious business names, process servers, unlawful detainer assistants, legal document assistants, professional photocopiers, power of attorney, issuing bonds and oaths, certifications, and authentications. The County Clerk also performs marriage ceremonies and authorizes Commissioner For One Day appointments.

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Archives
The Archives Division identifies, collects, and preserves all records relating to the origin and development of San Bernardino County government.  Records such as road maps, land grants, burial records, Board of Supervisor's minutes, etc. may be researched and/or copied.

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I would like to....

Request a copy of a birth certificate
Request a copy of a death certificate
Request a copy of a marriage certificate
Apply for a Fictitious Business Name
Research existing Fictitious Business Names
Order a deed, lien, or other official record

If the service you require is not listed above, click here to see an expanded list of services offered by the Recorder-Clerk's office.

If you have questions, click here to view the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Recorder-Clerk office.