San Joaquin County Recorder
44 N. San Joaquin Street, Second Floor, Ste 260, Stockton, California, 95202
Contact & location
- Address
- 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Second Floor, Ste 260, Stockton, California, 95202
- Mail-in address
- San Joaquin County Recorder44 North San Joaquin Street Second Floor Suite 260, Stockton, California, 95202
- Records for
- San Joaquin County, California
- Phone
- (209) 468-3939
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
San Joaquin 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 | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m |
| Monday | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. |
| 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 San Joaquin 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 Stockton. 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
★★★★★4.2 (81)- ★★★★★Chris ComachoGoogle
The parking can be a challenge downtown. Employee was helpful enough.
- ★★★★★GregoryGoogle
Went to renew my passport today. The lady working was very friendly and helpful. Everything went smoothly and quickly. I don’t think I will ever go back to the post office again to renew my passport.
- ★★★★★Heng RangGoogle
XP37+J5 Stockton, CaliforniaAuthorized Delivery (🚚)HENG RANG COURT: 1445 VBMP FILES 287250 EXPIRE: 6(BT: 0011 0010244 NO. 1445) The 2024-2025 property tax assessment roll grew to $116.1 billion; over $1 billion in property tax dollars that support education, public safety and local services. Office of the Recorder
- ★★★★★Yesi Z. DaviessGoogle
We were here for passport assistance. We had appointments, we waited a few minutes and then were called. We had all our documents ready. The lady that helped us was very nice, it was a smooth and easy process.
- ★★★★★Jennifer EvansGoogle
Wow 1990 it cost $2, 1995 it cost $12, 2013 it cost $23. Now in 2025 a birth certificate is a wopping $32 CRAZY The staff was nice though. You fill out everything you need on the computer so easy. Then you pay at the window. They even have a QR code to scan if yoi need one from a different count you just have to ask but they tell you when you go in there. Make sure yoi take you take your ID and I can't be expired either.