Recorder
Find recorded documents, recording requirements and certified copies.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]Opens this office’s own website. CountyWiki does not process applications, take payments or provide personal records.
Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.
Official birth record ordering instructions, eligibility and fees. Choose the appropriate authorized or informational copy.
Before you start
- Availability
- Reminder: We've moved to a new location. We're no longer in the Hall of Records. Our new location is: 1250 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA. Free parking is available for customers. How To How to obtain this service... Due to budget constraints, the drive-through window will be temporarily closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. [10]
- Information & documents · Authorized copies by mail
- Sworn Statement MUST BE NOTARIZED if the application is submitted by mail unless you are a law enforcement or local or - State governmental agency.) [11]
- Information & documents · Certified informational copies
- A Sworn Statement does not need to be provided. [19]
Official death record ordering instructions, eligibility and fees. Choose the appropriate authorized or informational copy.
Certified marriage-record copies. This is a request for proof of an existing marriage, not a marriage-license application.
Before you start
- Availability
- The Fresno County Recorder's Office does not provide copies of confidential marriage certificates. To obtain a copy of your confidential marriage certificate, please call the Fresno County Clerk's Office at (559) 600-2575 or visit the County Clerk - Clerk Services County of Fresno for more information. [12]
County instructions for regular and certified copies, current and historical indexes, and presenting documents for recording. Online image delivery differs from certified copies, which the county mails.
Before you start
- Availability · Online index — 1981 onward versus historical scans
- The searchable self-service index covers documents recorded on or after January 1, 1981. [24]
- Availability · Certified-copy delivery versus downloaded image
- Certified copies are mailed because they require a live signature and official seal. [25]
- Information & documents · Copy requests — records before 1981
- For a recording before 1981, supply its book, page and year. [26]
- Payments · Mail copy requests — check or money order
- Mail orders must include full payment by check or money order payable to Fresno County Recorder. Do not mail cash. [27]
- Information & documents · New recording — property location and APN
- The affected property must be located in Fresno County. [28]
County-linked index and copy-ordering portal. Use the separate historical indexes for earlier records.
County-linked notice about real-estate fraud protection; read current instructions before presenting affected documents.
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | $31.00per copy or record search | Standard paid certified copy or record search. Check the service instructions for authorized-copy eligibility and any applicable fee-exempt process.[7]Effective January 1, 2026 |
| Certified death certificate | $26.00per copy or record search | Standard paid certified copy or record search. Check the service instructions for authorized-copy eligibility and any applicable fee-exempt process.[8]Effective January 1, 2026 |
| Certified marriage certificate | $19.00per copy or record search | Standard paid certified copy or record search. Check the service instructions for authorized-copy eligibility and any applicable fee-exempt process.[9]Effective January 1, 2026 |
| Recorded-document copy — first page | $1.50first page | Standard recorded-document copy charge. Additional pages and certification are separate listed items.[29] |
| Recorded-document copy — additional page | $0.50each additional page | Additional page after the first page of a standard recorded-document copy.[30] |
| Recorded-document copy — certification | $1.00certification charge | Certification charge listed separately from first/additional copy pages; not a vital-certificate price.[31] |
| In-person document copies — card supplement | $2.50additional card charge | Additional credit/debit-card charge in the in-person copy-order instructions. Other document fees are separate.[32] |
| Recording — required PCOR missing | $20.00additional charge | Applies when a PCOR is required but not supplied at recording. The regular recording fee must also accompany the document.[33] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
- Birth certificate application (English) (opens in a new tab)PDF[13]
- Birth certificate application (Spanish) (opens in a new tab)PDF[14]
- Death certificate application (English) (opens in a new tab)PDF[15]
- Death certificate application (Spanish) (opens in a new tab)PDF[16]
- Marriage certificate application (English) (opens in a new tab)PDF[17]
- Marriage certificate application (Spanish) (opens in a new tab)PDF[18]
- Recorder forms and common questions (opens in a new tab)web[34]
Sources & last checked13 source pages · 34 citations
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- [1] Official county vital records and recorder information (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · County publisher heading or named department on its official page.
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Fresno County Recorder
- [2] County vital records — birth (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Named service instructions on the county publisher’s current page.
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Get birth certificate online, in person or by mail.
- [3] County vital records — death (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Named service instructions on the county publisher’s current page.
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Death Certificate
- [4] County vital records — marriage-record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Named service instructions on the county publisher’s current page.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Fresno County Recorder's Office does not provide copies of confidential marriage certificates.
- [5] County vital records — contact (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Recorder enquiries — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Phone (Main) (559) 600-3476
- [6] County vital records — contact (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Recorder office — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
1250 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721
- [7] Application for Birth Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Current birth application, PDF page 1: explicit fee and effective date. The older REVISED footer is not used as the fee effective date.
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Fee: $31 per copy effective 1/1/2026
- [8] Application for Death Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Current death application, PDF page 1: explicit fee and effective date. The older REVISED footer is not used as the fee effective date.
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Fee: $26 per copy effective 1/1/2026
- [9] Application for Marriage Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Current marriage application, PDF page 1: explicit fee and effective date. The older REVISED footer is not used as the fee effective date.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fee: $19 per copy effective 1/1/2026
- [10] County vital records — birth (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Reminder: We've moved to a new location. We're no longer in the Hall of Records. Our new location is: 1250 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA. Free parking is available for customers. How To How to obtain this service... Due to budget constraints, the drive-through window will be temporarily closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. In Person Step 1: Submit application on KIOSK Step 2: Select Birth Step 3: Complete application information
- [11] Application for Birth Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Birth application, PDF page 1, authorized-copy column; agency exception retained.
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Sworn Statement MUST BE NOTARIZED if the application is submitted by mail unless you are a law enforcement or local or - State governmental agency.)
- [12] County vital records — marriage-record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Fresno County Recorder's Office does not provide copies of confidential marriage certificates. To obtain a copy of your confidential marriage certificate, please call the Fresno County Clerk's Office at (559) 600-2575 or visit the County Clerk - Clerk Services County of Fresno for more information. What you need to provide:
- [13] Application for Birth Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Application header, PDF page 1; published link traced to the county instructions. Record type and printed fee checked against current county fees. Full legal/form-field review remains separate.
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Fresno County Recorder 1250 Van Ness Ave Fresno, CA 93721 0 ~ ~ C (559) 600‐3476 ~RB~~ APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH RECORD I As part of statewide efforts to prevent identity theft, California law (Health and Safety Code Section 103526) permits only authorized individuals as listed on the application to receive certifi
- [14] Application for Birth Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Application header, PDF page 1; published link traced to the county instructions. Record type and printed fee checked against current county fees. Full legal/form-field review remains separate.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fresno County Recorder 1250 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 93721 0 ~ ~ C (559) 600‐3476 ~RB~~ APLICACIÓN PARA COPIA CERTIFICADA DE ACTA DE NACIMIENTO ICon el propósito de parar el uso ilegal de documentos y como parte de esfuerzo del estado para reducir el robo de identidad, de acuerdo a la nueva ley (efectiva julio 1, 2003) ha camb
- [15] Application for Death Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Application header, PDF page 1; published link traced to the county instructions. Record type and printed fee checked against current county fees. Full legal/form-field review remains separate.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fresno County Recorder 1250 Van Ness Ave Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 600‐3476 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF DEATH RECORD As part of statewide efforts to prevent identity theft, California law (Health and Safety Code Section 103526) permits only authorized individuals as listed on the application to receive certified copies of bir
- [16] Application for Death Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Application header, PDF page 1; published link traced to the county instructions. Record type and printed fee checked against current county fees. Full legal/form-field review remains separate.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fresno County Recorder 1250 Van Ness Ave Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 600‐3476 APLICACIÓN PARA COPIA CERTIFICADA DE ACTA DE DEFUNCIÓN Con el propósito de parar el uso ilegal de documentos y como parte de esfuerzo del estado para reducir el robo de identidad, de acuerdo a la nueva ley (efectiva julio 1, 2003) ha cambiado la forma en la
- [17] Application for Marriage Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Application header, PDF page 1; published link traced to the county instructions. Record type and printed fee checked against current county fees. Full legal/form-field review remains separate.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fresno County Recorder 1250 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 600-3476 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE RECORD I As part of statewide efforts to prevent identity theft, California law (Health and Safety Code Section 103526) permits only authorized individuals as listed on the I application to receive certified cop
- [18] Application for Marriage Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Application header, PDF page 1; published link traced to the county instructions. Record type and printed fee checked against current county fees. Full legal/form-field review remains separate.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fresno County Recorder 1250 Van Ness Avenue Fresno CA 93721 (559) 600-3476 APLICACIÓN PARA COPIA CERTIFICADA DE ACTA DE MATRIMONIO I Efectivo Enero 1ro de 2010, copias certificadas de la acta de matrimonio, para poder establecer identidad del un individuo, pueden ser solicitadas solamente por I personas autorizadas según la secc
- [19] Application for Birth Record (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County Recorder · Birth application, PDF page 1, right-hand certified-informational-copy column.
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(A Sworn Statement does not need to be provided.)
- [20] Fresno recorder — property records and provider resources (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County · Official department homepage — Recorder - County of Fresno
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Recorder Contacts
- [21] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recorded-document copies, indexes and recording requirements
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Get copies of Recorded Documents online, in-person, or by mail.
- [22] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Official-record search and copy orders
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Official Records Search and Copies
- [23] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Real-estate fraud-protection notice
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Real Estate Fraud Protection Notice
- [24] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Online index — 1981 onward versus historical scans
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Our self-service page contains a searchable index for documents recorded on or after January 1, 1981.
- [25] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Certified-copy delivery versus downloaded image
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Certified copy will be mail as they Require live signature & Official Seal
- [26] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Copy requests — records before 1981
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Anything prior from 1981 require a book, page, and year
- [27] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Mail copy requests — check or money order
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A check or money order for the full amount, payable to Fresno County Recorder, must accompany the order. Do not send cash.
- [28] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — New recording — property location and APN
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The property must be located in Fresno County
- [29] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recorded-document copy — first page
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Recorded Document Fees Standard Fees First page $1.50 Each additional page $0.50 Certified Copy $1.00
- [30] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recorded-document copy — additional page
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Recorded Document Fees Standard Fees First page $1.50 Each additional page $0.50 Certified Copy $1.00
- [31] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recorded-document copy — certification
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Recorded Document Fees Standard Fees First page $1.50 Each additional page $0.50 Certified Copy $1.00
- [32] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — In-person document copies — card supplement
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You may pay by check or money order payable to Fresno County Recorder, or by credit/debit card for an additional $2.50.
- [33] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recording — required PCOR missing
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If a PCOR is required but not submitted at the time of recording, there will be an additional charge of $20.00 for the Ownership change.
- [34] Fresno — property records (opens in a new tab)
Fresno County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recorder forms and common questions
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Forms & Common Questions