Certificates, records requests and document copies.
Find your county’s service guide 9 reviewed links · Contra Costa
County selection Contra Costa, 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 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 Contra Costa County — Clerk marriage services · Contra Costa — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)
Official marriage licensing information — Marriage License and Ceremony Information
Marriage License and Ceremony Information Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot efbbc8d2986b6251
County requirements for documents presented for recording, including return information, original signatures and language-related rules. Search existing documents through the separate property-document index.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County official service / referred provider · Contra Costa — property records (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Recording requirements
Basic Recording Requirements Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 2325f2e9258d78d0
Official official instructions for requesting certificates. Read the office’s current requirements before continuing.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County · Contra Costa County — clerk recorder (opens in a new tab)
Service link: Birth Certificates
Birth Certificates Agent source review: October 12, 2026 · Snapshot 2e1d4e2b9b7a1217
Read the official Contra Costa County instructions for county public records — choose the holding department. Identify the office holding the records before submitting a request.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County · Contra Costa County — public records request (opens in a new tab)
Public records — How to Request the County's Public Records
How to Request the County's Public Records Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot 2f848f26700d0634
Prepare the form online, then print, sign and submit it with payment in person, by mail or in the office inbox. Online preparation alone does not complete the filing.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County — business name filing · Contra Costa — fictitious business name instructions (opens in a new tab)
Fictitious business name — Fictitious Business Name
Fictitious Business Name Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 12d67d7545275fbf
Prepare the application, then print, sign and submit it with payment. Online entry alone does not complete filing.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County — business name filing · Contra Costa — fictitious business name instructions (opens in a new tab)
Fictitious business name — Fictitious Business Name Application(Opens in a new window)
Fictitious Business Name Application(Opens in a new window) Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 12d67d7545275fbf
County-linked access page for existing recorded property documents. Read the provider’s disclaimer before choosing whether to continue.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County official service / referred provider · Contra Costa — property records (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Search property documents — disclaimer and access
Search Property Documents Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 2325f2e9258d78d0
County recording-fee information; document, page and other charges may differ.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County official service / referred provider · Contra Costa — property records (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Current recording-fee information
Recording Fees Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 2325f2e9258d78d0
County-linked fraud-protection information; distinct from searching or recording a document.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County official service / referred provider · Contra Costa — property records (opens in a new tab)
County Recorder — Property-record fraud-protection resources
Fraud Protection Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 2325f2e9258d78d0
Official state service profiles These 26 profiles are classified under this topic by CA.gov. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.
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 1194 listed under department 220
Apply for a DL, ID or REAL ID 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 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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
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