Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Find property assessments, parcel information and property tax exemptions. Find recorded documents, recording requirements and certified copies. Find marriage licensing and county clerk services. Find fictitious business name (FBN / DBA) filing and renewal instructions. Business licenses are a separate service.
Source checked October 14, 2026[2]www.rivcoacr.org
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.
Official online, in-person, mail and drop-box instructions, with distinct authorized and informational copies.
Before you start
- Eligibility & access
- You may obtain a certified copy (or copies) of a birth, death, or marriage certificate from the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder provided the birth, death, or marriage license issuance occurred in the County of Riverside. We issue two types of birth, death, and marriage records: 1) an Authorized copy and 2) an Informational copy. An Informational copy is not acceptable for any legal purposes. Please note that processing times for Vitals requests online and by mail may vary depending on application volume and operational needs. [26]
- Availability
- The Office of Vital Records also issues certified copies of births and deaths that occurred in Riverside County during the current year or previous year. To purchase a birth certificate, allow 21 days from the date of birth. For death certificates, allow 8 days from the date of death. Upon receiving birth and death records from the County of Riverside University Health System-Public Health, Office of Vital Records, Birth and Death Certificates are also issued by the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder for all years. Certificates from the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder are typically available within 4-6 weeks of the event. [27]
- Appointments · In-person certificate orders
- Keep your SST or order number. Schedule your appointment (Recommended) Make your selections. You will need your SST or order number to proceed. Plan your visit. Bring government-issued ID (for Authorized copies). Bring payment; we take credit card, check, money order, and cash. [28]
- Information & documents · Birth certificates by mail
- BY MAIL: When submitting multiple certificate requests at the same time, all requests must contain the completed sworn statement on the front of this application but only one request would require the notary statement. Any member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of a state or local government agency, as provided by law, who applies for a birth certificate conducting official business, is NOT required to provide the notarized statement below. (a) For an AUTHORIZED copy, complete the sworn statement in front of a notary public. (b) For an INFORMATIONAL copy, the sworn statement in section 5 on the front of this application and the notarized statement below are NOT required. [29]
- Availability · Posted website notice — E-Vital online ordering only
- The county posts an E-Vital maintenance notice ending “8:30 a.m. tomorrow, October 15.” No year is printed. Confirm E-Vital availability before ordering; other certificate channels have separate availability. [59]
Official county instructions for obtaining a new marriage license. Online application entry alone does not issue a license or replace the required appearance; confirm the license type, documents and visit arrangements.
Before you start
- Appointments · New marriage license — standard in-person application
- Appointments are recommended. [38]
- Information & documents · New marriage license — standard in-person application
- If either party has been divorced or has had a dissolution of a State Registered Domestic Partnership within 90 days of the issuance of the marriage license, a copy of the FINAL Dissolution IS REQUIRED. [39]
- Information & documents · New marriage license — standard in-person application
- The divorce paperwork does not need to be certified. A copy of a Minute Order IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. [40]
Start the county-linked pre-application. Follow the county instructions to complete issuance; submitting information online alone does not make you married.
The county offers online, office, mail, drop-box and newspaper-assisted routes. Retain the order number and respond to processing messages. The page announces electronic certification; follow current order instructions for document delivery.
Before you start
- Deadlines · Pending application follow-up
- Complete the application and respond to processing correspondence within five business days to avoid voiding it. [53]
- Availability · Avoid duplicate applications
- Do not submit duplicates; the county warns of delays and no refund for duplicate submissions. [54]
- Deadlines · Initial filing — state deadline
- File within 40 days after starting business under the fictitious name. [41]
- Eligibility & access · Where to file — principal place of business
- File in the county of your principal California business location. If you have no California business location, file in Sacramento County. [42]
- Deadlines · New or changed filing — newspaper publication
- Start publication within 45 days after filing. Use a qualifying newspaper in the filing county, or an adjoining county if no qualifying newspaper exists there. [43]
- Information & documents · Newspaper notice — publication frequency
- Publish once a week for four successive weeks. [44]
- Deadlines · After publication — file the affidavit
- File the publication affidavit with the County Clerk within 45 days after publication is completed. Check whether your newspaper files it for you. [45]
- Deadlines · Expiration — earlier changes or abandonment can end the statement
- A statement generally lasts five years, but changes or abandonment can end it earlier. [46]
- Eligibility & access · No-change renewal — publication exception
- An unchanged renewal filed within 40 days after expiration does not need republication. Changes can require a new publication. [47]
- Information & documents · California principal business location
- Provide the street address and county of the principal business location. A registrant’s separate mailing-address rule does not remove this requirement. [48]
- Information & documents · Individual registrant — owner mailing address
- For an individual owner, provide the full name and business mailing address if different from the business address. Do not apply older blanket residence-address instructions. [49]
The county offers an online application and payment route. Keep the order number, check confirmation and follow-up emails, and respond to the processing clerk. For mail or drop box, print and sign the application and include payment.
County service directory for property search, Assessor maps, public records and a map-based property dashboard. Choose the Assessor query for assessments; certificate ordering and tax payments are separate services.
Before you start
- Availability · Assessor records — office viewing
- View property ownership, parcel maps and other Assessor information on computers and microfiche at the county public service offices. [63]
County-linked Assessor online service portal for property searches and other assessment services.
County-linked map dashboard for assessment and tax data, sales, permits, census and school information.
Riverside County separates existing-record copies, new recordings, recording requirements and its fee calculator. Regular and certified copies are distinct options.
County instructions for regular and certified recorded copies.
County-linked official-record index with fee-based copies.
County requirements for submitting a new recording.
County-linked recording fee calculator; the result depends on the document and applicable charges.
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | $34.00per 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.[23]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.[24]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.[25]Effective January 1, 2026 |
| Public marriage license | $111.00per license | Individual license fee; ceremony, certified copies and any payment-provider charges are separate. Confirm the current total with the Clerk.[37] |
| FBN — First business and first registrant | $66.00per filing | Includes one certified statement copy; additional business/registrant names are separate. Effective date is not stated.[51] |
| FBN — Additional business or registrant | $5.00per additional name | Additional business names must use the same address; includes additional registrants. Effective date is not stated.[52] |
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[30]
- Death certificate application (English) (opens in a new tab)PDF[31]
- Marriage certificate application (English) (opens in a new tab)PDF[32]
- FBN application — online or paper preparation (opens in a new tab)web[56]
- FBN paper statement — ACR500 (opens in a new tab)PDF[57]
- Current Assessor / Clerk / Recorder forms directory (opens in a new tab)web[58]
Sources & last checked19 source pages · 68 citations
Sources were checked by an AI-assisted research process. A checked website does not mean every service or fee on it has been reviewed.
- [1] County property-tax officials directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Board of Equalization · Riverside row — assessor telephone column
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33. Riverside Peter Aldana 951-955-6200 Ben J. Benoit 951-955-3800 Peter Aldana 951-955-1069 Matthew Jennings 951-955-3900 Schaefer
- [2] Official county vital records and recorder information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · County publisher heading or named department on its official page.
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County of Riverside Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
- [3] Vital records ordering and 2026 fees (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Named service instructions on the county publisher’s current page.
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You may obtain a certified copy (or copies) of a birth, death, or marriage certificate from the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder provided the birth, death, or marriage license issuance occurred in the County of Riverside.
- [4] Official county vital records and recorder information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Recorder / County Clerk enquiries — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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County Clerk-Recorder (800) 696-9144 (951) 486-7000
- [5] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Riverside Gateway — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Riverside Gateway 2724 Gateway Dr. Riverside, CA 92507 Phone Number: (951) 486-7000 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm fmovies embed google maps without iframe Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Locati
- [6] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Riverside Gateway — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Riverside Gateway 2724 Gateway Dr. Riverside, CA 92507 Phone Number: (951) 486-7000 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm fmovies embed google maps without iframe Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Locati
- [7] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Riverside Gateway — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Riverside Gateway 2724 Gateway Dr. Riverside, CA 92507 Phone Number: (951) 486-7000 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm fmovies embed google maps without iframe Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Locati
- [8] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Riverside Downtown — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Riverside Downtown 4080 Lemon St. 1st Floor Riverside, CA 92501 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor M
- [9] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Riverside Downtown — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Riverside Downtown 4080 Lemon St. 1st Floor Riverside, CA 92501 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor M
- [10] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Riverside Downtown — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Riverside Downtown 4080 Lemon St. 1st Floor Riverside, CA 92501 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor M
- [11] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Palm Desert — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Palm Desert 38-686 El Cerrito Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor Map Copie
- [12] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Palm Desert — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Palm Desert 38-686 El Cerrito Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor Map Copie
- [13] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Palm Desert — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Palm Desert 38-686 El Cerrito Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor Map Copie
- [14] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Hemet — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Hemet 880 N. State St. Suite B-6, Hemet, CA 92543-1496 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor Map Copies
- [15] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Hemet — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Hemet 880 N. State St. Suite B-6, Hemet, CA 92543-1496 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor Map Copies
- [16] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Hemet — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Hemet 880 N. State St. Suite B-6, Hemet, CA 92543-1496 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor Map Copies
- [17] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Temecula — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Temecula 41002 County Center Dr. #230 Temecula, CA 92591-6027 (951) 955-6200 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appointments are encouraged. Click Appointment to schedule. Please complete your Application before your visit. google maps h
- [18] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Temecula — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Temecula 41002 County Center Dr. #230 Temecula, CA 92591-6027 (951) 955-6200 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appointments are encouraged. Click Appointment to schedule. Please complete your Application before your visit. google maps h
- [19] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Temecula — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Temecula 41002 County Center Dr. #230 Temecula, CA 92591-6027 (951) 955-6200 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appointments are encouraged. Click Appointment to schedule. Please complete your Application before your visit. google maps h
- [20] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Blythe — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Blythe 270 N Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor Map
- [21] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Blythe — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Blythe 270 N Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor Map
- [22] Office locations and available services (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Blythe — explicitly scoped contact field on the county page.
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Blythe 270 N Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225 Phone Number: (951) 955-6200 Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm embedgooglemap.net Book an Appointment Directions Share Services Available at This Location Assessor Map
- [23] Vital records ordering and 2026 fees (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Exact fee row; record type and payment channel retained.
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Fee Effective 01/01/2026 Birth Certificates $34.00 Death Certificates $26.00 Marriage Certificates $19.00 Confidential Marriage Certificates $19.00
- [24] Vital records ordering and 2026 fees (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Exact fee row; record type and payment channel retained.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fee Effective 01/01/2026 Birth Certificates $34.00 Death Certificates $26.00 Marriage Certificates $19.00 Confidential Marriage Certificates $19.00
- [25] Vital records ordering and 2026 fees (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Exact fee row; record type and payment channel retained.
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Fee Effective 01/01/2026 Birth Certificates $34.00 Death Certificates $26.00 Marriage Certificates $19.00 Confidential Marriage Certificates $19.00
- [26] Vital records ordering and 2026 fees (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
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You may obtain a certified copy (or copies) of a birth, death, or marriage certificate from the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder provided the birth, death, or marriage license issuance occurred in the County of Riverside. We issue two types of birth, death, and marriage records: 1) an Authorized copy and 2) an Informational copy. An Informational copy is not acceptable for any legal purposes. Please note that processing times for Vitals requests online and by mail may vary depending on application volume and operational needs. If you need your Vital appli
- [27] Vital records ordering and 2026 fees (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
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The Office of Vital Records also issues certified copies of births and deaths that occurred in Riverside County during the current year or previous year. To purchase a birth certificate, allow 21 days from the date of birth. For death certificates, allow 8 days from the date of death. Upon receiving birth and death records from the County of Riverside University Health System-Public Health, Office of Vital Records, Birth and Death Certificates are also issued by the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder for all years. Certificates from the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder are typically available within 4-6 weeks of the event. You may obtain a certified copy (or copies) of a birth, death, or marriage certificate from the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder provided the birth, death, or marriage license issuance occurred in the Cou
- [28] Vital records ordering and 2026 fees (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Keep your SST or order number. Schedule your appointment (Recommended) Make your selections. You will need your SST or order number to proceed. Plan your visit.Bring government-issued ID (for Authorized copies). Bring payment; we take credit card, check, money order, and cash. Obtaining Copies by Mail To purchase a copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate by mail, please follow these steps: Complete the appropriate application fo
- [29] Application Form: Birth (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Birth application instructions, BY MAIL; authorized, informational and official-government-request exceptions. The general HTML mail instructions omit the informational-copy exemption.
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BY MAIL: When submitting multiple certificate requests at the same time, all requests must contain the completed sworn statement on the front of this application but only one request would require the notary statement. Any member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of a state or local government agency, as provided by law, who applies for a birth certificate conducting official business, is NOT required to provide the notarized statement below. (a) For an AUTHORIZED copy, complete the sworn statement in front of a notary public. (b) For an INFORMATIONAL copy, the sworn statement in section 5 on the front of this application and the notarized statement below are NOT required.
- [30] Application Form: Birth (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-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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RIVERSIDE COUNTY ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OR SEARCH OF A BIRTH RECORD PLEASE REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BACK BEFORE COMPLETING 1 BIRTH RECORD or CERTIFICATE OF NO RECORD INFORMATION FEE $34.00 Name ________________________________________________________________________ First Middle Last
- [31] Application Form: Death (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-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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RIVERSIDE COUNTY ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OR SEARCH OF A DEATH RECORD PLEASE REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BACK BEFORE COMPLETING 1 DEATH RECORD or CERTIFICATE OF NO RECORD INFORMATION FEE $26.00 Name of Deceased First Middle Last Date of Death Date of Birth City of Death Number of Copies 2
- [32] Application Form: Marriage (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-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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RIVERSIDE COUNTY ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OR SEARCH OF A MARRIAGE RECORD PLEASE REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BACK BEFORE COMPLETING PLEASE PRINT IN BLACK OR BLUE INK MARRIAGE RECORD or CERTIFICATE OF NO RECORD INFORMATION FEE $19.00 1 PLEASE PRINT License # _________________________________
- [33] Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Official marriage licensing information — Public Marriage License
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Public Marriage License
- [34] Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Official marriage licensing information — Complete an Online Application
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Complete an Online Application
- [35] Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Marriage service contact — County Clerk-Recorder — telephone support — phone
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(951) 486-7000
- [36] Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Marriage service contact — County Clerk-Recorder — telephone support — hours
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Phone Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm M–F
- [37] Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Official marriage licensing information — Payment of fee for a public marriage license: $111.00.
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Payment of fee for a public marriage license: $111.00.
- [38] Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Official marriage licensing information — Appointments are recommended.
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Appointments are recommended.
- [39] Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Official marriage licensing information — If either party has been divorced or has had a dissolution of a State Registered Domestic Partnershi
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If either party has been divorced or has had a dissolution of a State Registered Domestic Partnership within 90 days of the issuance of the marriage license, a copy of the FINAL Dissolution IS REQUIRED.
- [40] Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Official marriage licensing information — The divorce paperwork does not need to be certified. A copy of a Minute Order IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
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The divorce paperwork does not need to be certified. A copy of a Minute Order IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
- [41] Business and Professions Code 17910 — fictitious business names (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · BPC §17910(a)
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File a fictitious business name statement in accordance with this chapter not later than 40 days from the time the registrant commences to transact such business.
- [42] Business and Professions Code 17915 — fictitious business names (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · BPC §17915
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A fictitious business name statement shall be filed with the clerk of the county in which the registrant has his or her principal place of business in this state or, if the registrant has no place of business in this state, with the Clerk of Sacramento County.
- [43] Business and Professions Code 17917 — fictitious business names (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · BPC §17917(a)
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Within 45 days after a fictitious business name statement has been filed pursuant to this chapter, the registrant shall cause a statement in the form prescribed by subdivision (a) of Section 17913 to be published pursuant to Section 6064 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the fictitious business name statement was filed or, if there is no such newspaper in that county, in a newspaper of general circulation in an adjoining county.
- [44] California — FBN publication-frequency (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · Government Code §6064
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Publication of notice pursuant to this section shall be once a week for four successive weeks.
- [45] Business and Professions Code 17917 — fictitious business names (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · BPC §17917(d)
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An affidavit showing the publication of the statement shall be filed with the county clerk where the fictitious business name statement was filed within 45 days after the completion of the publication.
- [46] Business and Professions Code 17920 — fictitious business names (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · BPC §17920(a)
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Unless the statement expires earlier under subdivision (b) or (c), a fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk.
- [47] Business and Professions Code 17917 — fictitious business names (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · BPC §17917(c)
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If a refiling is required because the prior statement has expired, the refiling need not be published unless there has been a change in the information required in the expired statement, provided the refiling is filed within 40 days of the date the statement expired.
- [48] Business and Professions Code 17913 — fictitious business names (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · BPC §17913(b)(2)
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If the registrant has a place of business in this state, insert the street address, and county, of the registrant’s principal place of business in this state.
- [49] Business and Professions Code 17913 — fictitious business names (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · BPC §17913(b)(3)
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If the registrant is an individual, insert the registrant’s full name and business mailing address if it differs from the business address.
- [50] Riverside — fictitious business name instructions (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — business name filing · Fictitious business name — Fictitious Business Name
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Fictitious Business Name
- [51] Riverside — fictitious business name instructions (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — business name filing · FBN fee — FBN — First business and first registrant
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The fee for filing a fictitious business name statement is $66.00 for the fictitious business and first registrant plus $5.00 for each additional business name on the statement doing business at the same address, and each additional registrant.
- [52] Riverside — fictitious business name instructions (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County — business name filing · FBN fee — FBN — Additional business or registrant
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The fee for filing a fictitious business name statement is $66.00 for the fictitious business and first registrant plus $5.00 for each additional business name on the statement doing business at the same address, and each additional registrant.
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Riverside County — business name filing · FBN requirement — Pending application follow-up
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Applications that are not completed, or no response to correspondence within 5 business days will be voided and you will need to submit a new application.
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Riverside County — business name filing · FBN requirement — Avoid duplicate applications
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Duplicate submissions will delay the overall processing time and are not eligible for a refund.
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Riverside County — business name filing · File online / in person / mail — county-linked application
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Complete an Online Application
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Riverside County — business name filing · File online / in person / mail — county-linked application
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Complete an Online Application
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Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · County Clerk forms — FBN paper statement link; contents not fully reviewed
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Fictitious Business Name Statement - ACR500.pdf
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Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Current forms directory heading; replaces the broken /forms address
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Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Forms
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Riverside County official service / referred provider · Site alert: E-Vital Online Ordering Temporarily Unavailable; literal relative deadline, no year inferred
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E-Vital online ordering is currently unavailable due to scheduled maintenance and will remain unavailable until 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, October 15.
- [60] Riverside — property query (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official service / referred provider · County property lookup — Assessor online services, maps and property information
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Assessor Online Services Property Search, Decline in Value, Homeowners Exemption, Reassessment Exclusions.
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Riverside County official service / referred provider · County property lookup — Open Assessor online services
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Property Search, Decline in Value, Homeowners Exemption, Reassessment Exclusions.
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Riverside County official service / referred provider · County property lookup — Open property information and maps
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Map based dashboard where you can view assessment and tax data, property sales and permits, and census and school information.
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Riverside County official service / referred provider · County property lookup — Assessor records — office viewing
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Property ownership, parcel maps, and other information are available for viewing on computers and microfiche at our public service offices.
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Riverside County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recording, recorded copies and index services
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Obtain copies of recorded documents (official records) online, in person or via mail. Two types are available: regular and certified.
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Riverside County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Obtain recorded-document copies
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Obtaining Record Copies
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Riverside County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Search Recorder index and fee-based copies
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Records Index Search
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Riverside County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Record a new document
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Document Recording Services
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Riverside County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Calculate recording fees
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Use our calculator to determine recording fees before you send your document in for recording.