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Welcome to the County of Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder

News & Announcements

Services Update as of 6/16/20


The Clerk-Recorder is offering drop boxes to allow customers to request services from 8:00am-4:30 pm Monday – Friday.  Click here to view eligible requests and drop box locations.

Information on the Federal Coronavirus Relief Bill (CARES Act) for small business owners and and Fictitious Business Name processing times. 

Pursuant to Executive Order N-63-20, issued by Governor Newsom, the County of Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder will be accepting a notary acknowledgment taken past the commission expiration date provided it is taken in accordance with such Order (item 6) and it meets all other requirements.  Click Here to view Executive Order N-63-20

Office Locations & Hours

Our offices are currently closed to the public due to COVID-19. 

Santa Barbara Office  
1100 Anacapa Street, Hall of Records
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Santa Maria Office
511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 115
Santa Maria, CA 93455-1341
Note: Do not send mail to Santa Maria address.
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Mailing Address

PO Box 159
Santa Barbara, CA 93102

Express Mail:  
1100 Anacapa Street
Hall of Records 
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Contact Us

Phone 805-568-2250
Fax 805-568-2266
Clk-RecHelpDesk@co.santa-barbara.ca.us