San Benito County County Clerk
440 5th Street Second Floor, Rm 206, Hollister, California, 95023
Contact & location
- Address
- 440 5th Street Second Floor, Rm 206, Hollister, California, 95023
- Mail-in address
- San Benito County County Clerk440 5th Street Second Floor, Rm 206, Hollister, California, 95023
- Records for
- San Benito County, California
- Phone
- 831-636-4029
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
San Benito 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 - 4:45 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 8:00 am - 4:45 p.m. |
| Monday | 8:00 am - 4:45 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 4:45 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 4:45 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 San Benito County County Clerk’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 Hollister. 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 (4)- ★★★★★Kristopher DemontGoogle
The clerk Nancy was very kind and helpful. It's really nice to have a pleasant experience in a government office.
- ★★★★★Damacia Deedee Garcia-LookGoogle
Such a wonderful experience while applying for my marriage license. We were pleasantly greeted by Nancy, she was extremely helpful and kind. Thank you Nancy!!!
- ★★★★★Ray RayGoogle
Nancy Vigna has changed my opinion of calling into government offices!!!! Im calling from out of state to find out information I need for getting a copy of necessary paperwork and talking to Nancy was as pleasant as talking to a family member!! She went ABOVE AND BEYOND to help me as opposed to other government offices where they don't even answer to phone!!! She should get a raise for sure!!! Other government offices should have her teach new hires and I guarantee everyone would benefit from it!!! Thank you Nancy!!