Office of County Clerk/Recorder
100 Courthouse Sq. Rm 11, Downieville, California, 95936
Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Courthouse Sq. Rm 11, Downieville, California, 95936
- Mail-in address
- Office of County Clerk/RecorderP.O. Drawer D, Downieville, California, 95936
- Records for
- Sierra County, California
- Phone
- 530-289-3295
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Sierra 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 | 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Monday | 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Closed Noon - 1 p.m.
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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Office of County Clerk/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 Downieville. 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
★★★★★4.4 (7)- ★★★★★damon kingGoogle
Nice and historic place
- ★★★★★Sierra ChanelGoogle
R u gettin high
- ★★★★★Seán BartonGoogle
I was pulled over by one of your Deputies recently. I was on a roadtrip up HWY49 to honor my father. My temporary license is from Nevada, and he couldn't see it through my tinted rear window. As soon as he pulled out behind me I knew why, lol. I don't remember his name, but he was very respectful and polite. Our interaction, start to end, was great. If this is the caliber of officers you hire, please, PLEASE hire more. He's a great asset to your team.
- ★★★★★Jamie BrimerGoogle
Had some business to to take care of with Sierra County Sheriff office in Downieville recently. I was helped by Autumn Barry, Executive Assistant to the Sheriff. My entire involvement with her from phone calls with my questions to my appointment with her to get paperwork done was incredible. She actually returned calls as promised, was available for my appointment, which I was over 30 minutes early and fun to work and kid with. I wish all government staff would take customer service lessons from her.
- ★★★★★bartelljGoogle
Looked inside and found a cool display of gold nuggets found in the area. Build is nice and the have a public bathroom. Check out the gallows outside