Contra Costa Recorder
555 Escobar St., Martinez, California, 94553
Contact & location
- Address
- 555 Escobar St., Martinez, California, 94553
- Records for
- Contra Costa County, California
- Phone
- 925-335-7900
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Contra Costa County follows California’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $31.00
- California birth certificate fee
- 5–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 39,431,263
- California population
This office charges $36.00 — $5.00 more than the California fee.
See full California requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Thrusday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $36.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $28.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $21.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Contra Costa Recorder’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Martinez. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.6 (91)- ★★★★★TerryGoogle
I have nothing against the Contra Costa County Clerk's office at all however, they need to find a better solution than "VitalChek" to manage/service requests for documents etc. They give you the runaround by refusing to accept ID Verification forms for any reason they like. Try calling them ... you will be on hold for a minimum of an hour, and randomly told how important your call is & "WE" will be with you shortly. Yes I gave up after the 3rd 60 minute call. See the attached .... "The dates must be formatted as MM/DD/YY on the top portion of the Sworn Statement and bottom portion of the Certificate of Acknowledgement." Seriously, you need to change this provider.
- ★★★★★TrishGoogle
This office had only 2 customers, me and someone else. We got there when they opened at 8am, so maybe we were there before it got crowded, if it even got crowded. Anyway, all the clerks were friendly and courteous. It was our first time here so our experience was great!
- ★★★★★Anil SharmaGoogle
Busy place offering many services under same office. The staff are very nice and helpful. You get a number when you check in and a text message when your number comes up. Limited free parking in the building for visitors but plenty of meter parking on streets around. They have extended hours till 6:30pm on Thursdays so check the timings before u come. Highly recommended
- ★★★★★Guendoline PandyaGoogle
My husband and I were married here in 2022 and they have a couple of room options to choose from if you want a more church feel or more modern, my husband and I chose the church feel and not only was the room nice but the ceremony brought tears to everyone's eyes as well.
- ★★★★★Gary ColeGoogle
Courteous, professional and prompt service for the 2nd time in last 3 months. Never imagined I would be giving a 5 star review to a government agency. Today William at the front desk provided me exceptional service with a large smile and genuine care similar to my last Four Seasons stay in Atlanta - and did the same for all other patrons. At the window Jenn offered a kind experience for birth certificate copies which end to end took less than 10 minutes. Tracking system and text notifications are first class. Whatever training is being provided please keep it up. And consider extending to the DMV and federal offices too. Everyone please know your caring service is much appreciated.