Certificates, records requests and document copies.
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County selection Merced, California
County context for browsing. Agency service areas may differ. Get a marriage license → Record or find a deed → Order birth, death or marriage certificates → Request public records → Register a business name (DBA / FBN) → Official Merced County certificate information and application options. Follow the county’s instructions for the copy type and request method you need.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Merced County government · Merced County — Vital Records (Birth, Death & Marriage Certificate) | Merced County, CA - Official Website (opens in a new tab)
Official county certificate service heading and published application/copy information. This is an information destination; no unverified online-transaction promise.
lerk-Recorder Clerk-Recorder County Recorder Vital Records (Birth, Death & Marriage Certificate) Vital Records (Birth, Death & Marriage Certificate) The Merced County Recorder’s Office maintains vital records for Births, Deaths, and Marriages in Merced County. The following documents are available from our office: Birth certificates from approximately 1870 Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot c2e896ee3d6604c6
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.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Merced County — Clerk marriage services · Merced marriage services — ceremonies (opens in a new tab)
Official marriage licensing information — You may obtain a marriage license and have a civil ceremony at the same
You may obtain a marriage license and have a civil ceremony at the same Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot a074351a84947412
Use this form for records held by Merced County Public Works. It is not a verified countywide application. The old general form linked in the sitemap is retired and is excluded.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Merced County · Merced County — public records request-other (opens in a new tab)
Public records — Public Records Act Request (Public Works Department)
Public Records Act Request (Public Works Department) Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot 5669c0237a176cfc
File in person or by mail with an original wet signature. In-person filing does not require an appointment; the current page provides its own application and publication list.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Merced County — business name filing · Merced — FBN current (opens in a new tab)
Fictitious business name — Fictitious Business Name
Fictitious Business Name Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 921e222a832041e6
County instructions for the grantor/grantee index from 1963 onward. Online access displays index information, not document images; older indexes and document viewing are available at the Merced office.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Merced County official service / referred provider · Merced — property records (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Search legal records — online index and office viewing
Official Records recorded since 1963. Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot bc6490ab3937fa94
County-linked index service; document images are not shown online.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Merced County official service / referred provider · Merced — property records (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Open RecorderWorks official-record index
Search RecorderWorks Online Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot bc6490ab3937fa94
Separate county instructions for recorded-document copies.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Merced County official service / referred provider · Merced — property records (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Purchase recorded legal records — county instructions
Purchase Legal Records Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot bc6490ab3937fa94
County requirements for presenting a new document for recording.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Merced County official service / referred provider · Merced — property records (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — General document-recording requirements
General Recording Requirements Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot bc6490ab3937fa94
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Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
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Apply for a DL, ID or REAL ID Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 51 listed under department 176
Apply for marriage certificate Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 52 listed under department 176
Apply for birth certificate Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 53 listed under department 176
Apply for death certificate Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Child Support Services, Department of · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 9 listed under department 211
Calculate child support Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 1188 listed under department 171
California Inmate Records and Information System Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 1325 listed under department 220
Create a MyDMV Account Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
California Privacy Protection Agency · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 1306 listed under department 315
Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Education, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 86 listed under department 172
Find a citizenship class Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 81 listed under department 178
Find refugee services Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Courts, California · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 16 listed under department 193
Get a divorce Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Government Operations Agency · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 1173 listed under department 239
Get COVID-19 information and help Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Governor, Office of the · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 1115 listed under department 238
Get updates on DACA Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1219 listed under department 220
Get your mDL Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1177 listed under department 176
Get Digital Vaccine Record Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 80 listed under department 178
Get Citizenship Services Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1116 listed under department 178
Get DACA legal help Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 71 listed under department 171
Locate a correctional facility Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1210 listed under department 176
Look up licenses for clinical laboratory personnel Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 44 listed under department 220
Renew driver’s license or ID card Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 1222 listed under department 220
Register a vehicle Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State of California · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 1286 listed under department 317
Recovery services finder Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
California Privacy Protection Agency · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1187 listed under department 315
Submit a consumer privacy complaint Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
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CA.gov service 1212 listed under department 236
Tax forms and publications Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1217 listed under department 220
Transfer vehicle title Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 48 listed under department 220
Update information (address, name, gender) Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a