Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder
585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103, Santa Rosa, California, 95403
Contact & location
- Address
- 585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103, Santa Rosa, California, 95403
- Records for
- Sonoma County, California
- Phone
- (707) 565-2645
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Sonoma 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 – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Sonoma 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 Santa Rosa. 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
★★★★★4.8 (27)- ★★★★★Shannon JaneGoogle
I needed to order a copy of our marriage certificate and experienced some of the best customer service I’ve ever received. Carrie Anderson was kind, attentive and helped me get my documents in another state within days of requesting. She was such a great help. Thank you so much, Carrie!
- ★★★★★KayGoogle
Went yesterday and received the best customer service from Daisy and the Receptionist. Daisy is attentive, kind, and patient. Thank you
- ★★★★★m garrettGoogle
I’ve been here twice for different types of records needed and both times the people working were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The first time I went there was no wait, the second time the wait was under 10 minutes. They provided services to me in about 10 minutes each time, it was a lot faster and easier than I was expecting!
- ★★★★★Nancy HayssenGoogle
Renewed a business license here. The employees are on the ball. Things moved efficiently and quickly.
- ★★★★★ashley bakerGoogle
Went to buy a birth certificate for my new born was in and out in about 10 minutes really quick the fee was 34$ plus a $2.98 fee for the card. Quickest government building I been in