Santa Clara Clerk-Recorder's Office
County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street, E. Wing, 1 st Floor, San Jose, California, 95110
Contact & location
- Address
- County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street, E. Wing, 1 st Floor, San Jose, California, 95110
- Mail-in address
- Santa Clara Clerk-Recorder's Office70 W. Hedding (at First Street) First Floor, East Wing, San Jose, California, 95110
- Records for
- Santa Clara County, California
- Phone
- (408) 299-5688
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Santa Clara 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Santa Clara Clerk-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 Jose. 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
★★★★★4.3 (273)- ★★★★★Eric PerretGoogle
I came at 8 am on Tuesday without an appointment to get a birth certificate. From when I walked into the building to when I was done took about 10 minutes. Super easy. The clerk said Monday's and Fridays are much busier. I recommend filling out the forms online—they can look it up using your ID. The guest parking is right in front of the building and free.
- ★★★★★CP-AT Pham-TranGoogle
The new location is much better than the previous one in downtown, with plenty of parking and a nice office area.
- ★★★★★Kenjiro YGoogle
In and out to get a birth certificate in about 15 minutes. I came here expecting DMV level service, but instead met with completely the opposite. As soon as I entered the clean building, I was met with a worker that guided me. Once called, I didn't need to explain myself or prove myself. Just gave my ID and they were able to pull up why I was there. $32 for each birth certificate is a little rough, but other than that, I have nothing to complain about. Thank you.
- ★★★★★Rutuja PalatkarGoogle
Some moments genuinely make you want to stop and leave a review — this is one of them. My fiancée and I recently came in to get our marriage license, and the experience was so much better than we expected. We barely had to wait — no more than 5 minutes before we were helped. The woman who assisted us at the window was absolutely wonderful. She was polite, patient, and took the time to thoroughly answer every single question we had, making us feel completely at ease. The process can feel a little overwhelming with all the information involved, but she had a warm and friendly way about her that lightened the mood — she even made us laugh! I truly wish all government offices had employees like her. We didn't just leave satisfied — we left genuinely happy with the entire experience. Thank you so much for making such a memorable moment even more special!
- ★★★★★Dinesh PuppalaGoogle
One of the best run government offices. I was here for a birth certificate, and the process was so seamless that it took me less than 10 minutes end to end from completing the form and getting called and the certificates being available. Everything is so clean, and there is plenty of parking available.