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Riverside, California

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Order birth, death or marriage certificates (opens in a new tab)

Official online, in-person, mail and drop-box instructions, with distinct authorized and informational copies.

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Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Vital records ordering and 2026 fees (opens in a new tab)

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You may obtain a certified copy (or copies) of a birth, death, or marriage certificate from the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder provided the birth, death, or marriage license issuance occurred in the County of Riverside.

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Marriage license information and requirements (opens in a new tab)

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.

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Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)

Official marriage licensing information — Public Marriage License

Public Marriage License

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Start the public marriage license application (opens in a new tab)

Start the county-linked pre-application. Follow the county instructions to complete issuance; submitting information online alone does not make you married.

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Riverside County — Clerk marriage services · Riverside — marriage licensing information (opens in a new tab)

Official marriage licensing information — Complete an Online Application

Complete an Online Application

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County public records request form (opens in a new tab)

Use the county form and choose the relevant department or departments. Sheriff/coroner reports and city police reports have separate routes; read the form’s specific links before submitting.

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Riverside County · Riverside County — public records route discovery (opens in a new tab)

Public records — Request a public record

Request a public record

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FBN / DBA filing instructions (opens in a new tab)

The county offers online, office, mail, drop-box and newspaper-assisted routes. Retain the order number and respond to processing messages. The page announces electronic certification; follow current order instructions for document delivery.

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Riverside County — business name filing · Riverside — fictitious business name instructions (opens in a new tab)

Fictitious business name — Fictitious Business Name

Fictitious Business Name

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File an FBN online or prepare an office/mail application (opens in a new tab)

The county offers an online application and payment route. Keep the order number, check confirmation and follow-up emails, and respond to the processing clerk. For mail or drop box, print and sign the application and include payment.

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Riverside County — business name filing · Riverside — fictitious business name instructions (opens in a new tab)

File online / in person / mail — county-linked application

Complete an Online Application

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Recording, recorded copies and index services (opens in a new tab)

Riverside County separates existing-record copies, new recordings, recording requirements and its fee calculator. Regular and certified copies are distinct options.

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Riverside County official service / referred provider · Riverside — property records (opens in a new tab)

County Recorder — Recording, recorded copies and index services

Obtain copies of recorded documents (official records) online, in person or via mail. Two types are available: regular and certified.

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