Clerk Recorder

PLEASE NOTE: In-house research in our office is temporarily unavailable from September 5th through November 30th while our office conducts the Nov. 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election. Our office is open to the public for all in-person counter services. Some research exceptions may be made upon request; however, restricted access to our library area is in place due to limited space, public safety, and to ensure ballot security. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause. Please contact our office if we may be of assistance.

Welcome to the Clerk-Recorder Department. We encourage you to browse our website and learn more about the services our department provides. Our office handles property records, marriage licenses and ceremonies, birth and death certificates, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) filings, Fictitious Business Names filings, political reform act filings, Notary Public filings, process servers, and many other services.

Clerk Recorder’s Office hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, closed daily from12pm-1pm for lunch, and closed on all holidays listed on the Inyo County Holiday Schedule (click here). In-person services lobby hours are limited to 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to serving you.

Our Mission Statement

The Clerk Recorder's mission is to serve Inyo County by providing the public with prompt and professional service. To preserve and protect our historical cultural records. Maintain & secure all vital records, and ready to serve our county with all official document recordings.