Merced County California

County Clerk
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Karen D. Adams, CPA
Treasurer - Tax Collector - County Clerk

Stacey Cotter
Assistant County Clerk  Registrar of Voters

2222 M St.
Merced, CA 95340

Phone: (209) 385-7501

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed County Holidays

Los Banos Office
445 I St.
Los Banos, CA 93635

Phone: (209) 710-6040

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed County Holidays
The County Clerk performs all clerk functions, is the Commissioner of Marriage, and oversees the Registrar of Voters division.



Responsibilities
The County Clerk's office has many varied responsibilities, which include:
  • Marriages
    • Issues public and confidential marriage licenses
    • Performs civil ceremonies
    • Provide certified copies of confidential marriage licenses
  • Passport applications - Accept U.S. passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Passport Agency
  • Fictitious Business Names (FBNs) - File Fictitious Business Name Statements as required by the California Business and Professions Code
  • Notary Public Registrations
    • Registers notary public oaths and commissions
    • Accepts notary bonds for filing
    • Maintains records of those filed
    • Certifies to the authenticity of a notary


Merced County 2222 M Street Merced, CA 9543 Ph. (209) 385-7434 Toll Free (800) 226-6452
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