Document Retrieval in Contra Costa County, CA

Contra Costa County is located in the East Bay region and includes affluent communities like Walnut Creek and Danville. The county agencies handle significant petroleum industry public records and high-value vital records.

Population: 1,165,927

County Seat: Martinez

3-5 day turnaround

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Contra Costa County Records Office Information

Land & Property Records

Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office

555 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553

925-335-7900

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Recorder Division); office is open during lunch hour

Fees: Fees vary by document type; see county fee schedule

Processing: In-person recording typically same day; mail-in processing takes several business days

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Vital Records

Contra Costa Health Vital Registration Office

10 Douglas Dr., Suite 220, Martinez, CA 94553

925-313-1125 (birth); 925-313-1126 (death)

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fees: Birth Certificate $38.00 (2026); Government Certificate $24.00; fees increased per AB 64 effective January 1, 2026

Processing: Provides certified copies for events occurring this year and last year only; older records available from the Clerk-Recorder's Office

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What to know about requesting records in Contra Costa County

The Vital Registration Office issues certified copies only for births/deaths from this year and last year; older records must be requested from the Clerk-Recorder's Office.
Fees for birth, death, and marriage certified copies increased by $2.00 per copy effective January 1, 2026, under Assembly Bill 64.
If a requested record is not located, the search fee is retained per Health and Safety Code Section 103650.

Documents We Retrieve in Contra Costa County

Our team retrieves a comprehensive range of documents from Contra Costa County and California government agencies and records offices.

Vital Records

Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Divorce Certificates
Amended Vital Records

Property & Real Estate

Property Deeds
Mortgage Documents
Title Documents
Lien Records
Property Tax Records
Foreclosure Records

Business & Corporate

Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Good Standing
UCC Filings
Annual Reports
Business Licenses
Operating Agreements

DMV & Vehicle

Vehicle Titles
Driver Records
Vehicle Registration
Driving History
Accident Reports
License Verification

Educational Records

Academic Transcripts
Diplomas
Degree Verification
GED Certificates
Enrollment Records
Teacher Certifications

Background & Identity

Employment Verification
Identity Documents
Citizenship Records
Immigration Documents
Military Records

Cities Served in Contra Costa County

We provide document retrieval services for all cities and communities within Contra Costa County, including:

Concord, CAAntioch, CARichmond, CAWalnut Creek, CAPittsburg, CASan Ramon, CADanville, CA

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