Kings County Clerk/Recorder
1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, California, 93230
Contact & location
- Address
- 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, California, 93230
- Records for
- Kings County, California
- Phone
- (559) 852-2470
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Kings 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 $32.00 — $1.00 more 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 |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $32.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Kings County Clerk/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 Hanford. 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
★★★★★3.9 (29)- ★★★★★MichaelGoogle
First ballots in the box... VOTE.... IT'S IMPORTANT!!¡
- ★★★★★Aya ShitanishiGoogle
I came from out of town to get my birth certificate. I had a hard time finding their building and rushed in 2 minutes before closing time. Tim and Kendra were so kind to stay after closing to make sure I could get what I needed. They certainly didn’t have to go out of their way for me but they did, and I’m so thankful! I wish I could leave them a tip!
- ★★★★★Danielle TorrezGoogle
Wonderful experience! The staff was kind, polite, and very informative. Getting our marriage license was quick and simple—everything was handled efficiently and with a smile. Highly recommend!
- ★★★★★Angela CoronaGoogle
The clerk that received me was very nice and concerned for my health when trying to explain to her about my situation she provide everything I could get within the public self help.
- ★★★★★Cesilia FonsecaGoogle
Well as much as getting my marriage license is supposed to be a happy experience it was not. How we were treated was ridiculously rude and condescending. I DNT recommend anyone getting their marriage license there AT ALL. If they are not allowed to tell you what you need as far as dates or even look at paper work why would they ask you to bring it in then be rude about it?! Im extremely disappointed & dissatisfied how we were treated by more then 1 employee. It's terrible that this is what he have serving our community. If they are burnt out about their jobs or don't want to bother helping anyone why are they even wasting tax dollars with their horrible attitude and presence there ?