Marin County Recorder’s office

3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 232, San Rafael, California, 94903

★★★★★3.4(5)
Marin County Recorder’s office in San Rafael, California

Contact & location

Address
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 232, San Rafael, California, 94903
Records for
Marin County, California
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Last verified July 14, 2026

This office issues California state records

Marin 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.

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Office hours

Thrusday9:00am - 4:00pm
Monday9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturdayclosed
Sundayclosed

Certificates, fees & processing

RecordFeeProcessing
Birth Certificate$29.005–7 weeksCalifornia estimate
Death Certificate$24.005–7 weeksCalifornia estimate
Marriage Certificate$17.005–7 weeksCalifornia estimate

Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.

The Marin County Recorder’s office’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 San Rafael. 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

★★★★★3.4 (5)
  • ★★★★★J CampbellGoogle

    Friendly helpful staff

  • ★★★★★Jeanette EarlyGoogle

    Naiton wide case with Jeanette

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