Where do I get a copy of my divorce/dissolution/annulment papers?
Copies of these records are available at the Amador County Superior Court or the Superior Court where the action took place.
Who can purchase certified copies of births, deaths and marriages?
Only persons authorized by California Health and Safety Code 103526 are able to obtain Authorized Copies of birth, death and non-confidential marriage records (effective 01/01/2010, AB 30). Here is a convenient list of who is “authorized” according to the above mentioned code:
Registrant (i.e. the person named on the certificate being requested)
Parent/Legal Guardian/Grandparent
Child/Grandchild
Sibling
Spouse/Domestic Partner
Member of Law Enforcement or Government Agency conducting official business
Attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate
Funeral Establishment agents or employees acting within their scope of employment on behalf of any individual specified in this list
Adoption Agency complying with Sections 3140 or 7603 of Family Code (Birth Only)
Informational Copies, which are issued through AND redacted by the Statewide Data Base, can be obtained by parties able to complete the request form which includes information to sufficiently identify the record being requested.
Can I pay the Recorder's Office with a debit or credit card?
No. The only forms of payment this office can accept are cash, check or money order.
Which form from the Recorder's Office should I use?
We can not give advise on which forms to use as it is considered legal advise. Please check with an attorney or a title company. Some information can be obtained at www.saclaw.org.
Can I get blank document forms from the Recorder's Office?
No. Forms must be obtained from a stationery store, title company, attorney or online.
