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FUNCTIONS OF THE YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER'S OFFICE

Recorder Functions:

Record documents, file maps (pertaining to land titles in Yolo County), and collect Document Transfer Tax for the County of Yolo and cities located within the County. Typical documents recorded are:

• Real Property Records such as deeds, leases and notices of completion
• Financing Documents such as Deed of Trusts, Notices of Default, Reconveyances and Financing Statements.
• Maps related to subdivisions, parcel division and surveys.
• Military Discharge Papers (DD214’s)
• Mechanics’ Liens and State/Federal Tax Liens

Recorded documents are microfilmed as a permanent record and the original document is returned to the customer. Filed documents are retained for a specified length of time, or kept permanently, as in the case of maps. All recorded documents are indexed by the names of the principal parties and year recorded. The records are open for public inspection and copies may be purchased from this office.

This office also indexes, maintains and issues certified copies of birth and death certificates received from the local Health Department. Both authorized and informational copies of these records may be purchased from this office.

It is a Recorder function to register, index, maintain and issue certified copies of marriage certificates.

Clerk Functions:

Issue marriage licenses and perform marriage ceremonies. This office has a program for “Civil Marriage Commissioner for a Day” where an individual may perform the marriage ceremony of a specific couple.

Fictitious Business Name Statement, abandonment, withdrawal and proof of publication of these statements are filed in this office. We provide an index and digital copy for viewing of the Fictitious Business Name documents filed in Yolo County.

Notary oaths and bonds, power of attorneys, oaths of public officials and varies other notices are filed in this office. We maintain conflict of interest statements and roster of public agencies, register process servers, professional photocopiers, Unlawful Detainer Assistants and Legal Document Assistants.

The Clerks office has been designated as an Acceptance Agent by the U.S. Passport Agency and accepts passport applications on their behalf.

Freddie Oakley, Yolo County Clerk-Recorder