Nevada County Recorder
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, California, 95959
Contact & location
- Address
- 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, California, 95959
- Records for
- Nevada County, California
- Phone
- (530) 265-1221
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Nevada 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 | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:0 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Nevada 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 Nevada City. 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
★★★★★3.7 (9)- ★★★★★Amador CusterGoogle
Called with questions on getting a vital document shipped out to me. Courtney was awesome! She was courteous and efficient.
- ★★★★★allen cookGoogle
Extremely rude, I am out of state and asking questions about how to obtain my birth certificate. The woman who answered was short and acted like it was inconvenient to be on the phone with me. I was left at the end of the call with none of the information I wanted and upset that I was treated so rudely. Work on your custom service skills
- ★★★★★Kim Johan-NassGoogle
Great location, lots of parking and so many offices in one beautiful place. Solar panels above part of the parking area provide shade from the sun. Spacious lobby downstairs with a cute little cafe. Our interaction with the records office was stellar. Staff friendly, efficient, knowledgeable going the extra mile without even having to ask.
- ★★★★★Francesca PepoonGoogle
We visited to record a deed. We were greeted promptly, there was no waiting. The clerk who assisted us was friendly and professional, and our paperwork was handled quickly and efficiently. An excellent experience.
- ★★★★★LaurenGoogle
I was married here on Friday, and I’m sad to say it could have been a much better experience. The woman working had an abrasive attitude from the start (she did thaw out slightly later in the process though). We specifically came in after what would seem to be lunch time (around 1:30) but I guess the other two ppl were on break and “they were really short staffed” so she said we wouldn’t be able to do the ceremony outside. We had to do it in their little hospital looking marriage room. I have waited years to get married, and I absolutely would not have minded waiting an hour for someone to finish lunch so my wedding could be how I pictured. The website really only showed pictures of the outside, and I wasn’t aware there even was some random room off to the side of the office. They also don’t take appointments so you get what you get by default. The way she rushed through reading the vows was awkward and uncomfortable. She also seemed to expect that we would know exactly what to do and how the process should go…I’ve never gotten married before. If I worked here I’d definitely try to make peoples “special day” a bit nicer than some rushed, rude, Patty or Selma DMV experience. Also, most people who are doing their wedding this way don’t have the luxury of doing something nicer. This wouldn’t be my first choice if I had any other choice. So, if you do find yourself getting married here, speak up for yourself and don’t let some tired, bored county employee ruin your wedding day.