Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. 

We do not close for the lunch hour. Please be aware that services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and that we expect longer wait times. Arrive no later than 4:00p.m. when conducting your business; same day service is not guaranteed. 

Mask Policy: Masks are required indoors, regardless of vaccination status (whether vaccinated or unvaccinated) as of 8/6/2021

 We continue to encourage customers to use online, drop box, mailed or faxed requests to reduce the in person traffic during COVID-19.  

Office Locations

Santa Barbara Office

1100 Anacapa Street, Hall of Records
Santa Barbara, CA 93101  

Phone: (805) 568-2250
Fax: (805) 568-2266

Santa Maria Office

Betteravia Government Center
511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 115
Santa Maria, CA 93455-1341

Phone: (805) 568-2250
Fax: (805) 346-8371

Mailing Address

Mailed in transactions are not processed in the Santa Maria Office. All Mail must be addressed to one of the following:
Regular Mail:
Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder
P.O. Box 159 Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0159  

Express or Courier Service Mail
1100 Anacapa St., Hall of Records

Santa Barbara, CA 93101


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