Inyo County Recorder
168 N. Edwards Street, Independence, California, 93526
Contact & location
- Address
- 168 N. Edwards Street, Independence, California, 93526
- Mail-in address
- Inyo County RecorderP.O. Drawer F, Independence, California, 93526
- Records for
- Inyo County, California
- Phone
- 760-878-0222
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Inyo 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 $29.00 — $2.00 less than the California fee.
See full California requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Thrusday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Office closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $29.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $24.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $17.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Inyo County 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 Independence. 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
★★★★★5.0 (2)- ★★★★★Right On TrackGoogle
Danielle S is an excellent representation of Inyo county. Honest, transparent, candid, prompt polite communication. Very good customer service from her.