Santa Barbara County's Clerk-Recorder Office — Local services in Santa Barbara

They scamed me for $30 here. They said they can search my born abroad birth certificate here but it wasn't there and they made me pay $30 and I called the U.S. Department of State, and they told me that they lied and that they know born abroad birth certificates are only in at the U.S Department they just want to take your money. I also called the Secretary of State and she said the same thing and admitted it!! I was scamed by them and yes it was a scam; definition of scam- a dishonest scheme; a fraud. I will go about reporting them to FTC, FBI, SBPD, and other agencies where your supposed to report fraud and scams, what they did was not right, they are public officials that took an oath and are supposed to be here to be of service and to help us but I was just lied to and got $30...

My wife and I were married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse by the Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages. I was so impressed with how this office and the Deputy Commissioner made our day feel special. The grounds are beautiful and we took so many photos from all over the Courthouse grounds. The staff is so polite, professional, and efficient. Please make sure you're on time and ready, preparation is key to ensuring this day will be smooth for you if you decide to get married here. I do recommend it if you are having a small wedding with less than 12 people. Anymore and they will just be standing around for administrative actions to be completed and there will be multiple wedding ceremonies occurring so anymore people and they may interfere with other ceremonies or...

I had to publish for a new business. I didn't know what I was doing or how to do it. Jan Morales of the Recorder's Office could not have been nicer...more patient, informative, instructional and pleasant. She made the whole experience positive. Even though I did not have all of the correct documents I was able to access them through her gentle advice and then completed the transaction with her help. She was so out of the norm for a typical government employee because she was genuinely concerned, compassionate and willing to guide me through the process. Jan, you are a HUGE ASSET to the County Recorder's Office and to the County of Santa Barbara! Exceptional service and outstanding...