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The general function of the County Clerk's office is to review various types of documents prior to their issuance, filing and/or registration in order to make sure that they are in compliance with the California codes and State statutes.

THE COUNTY CLERK HAS THE FOLLOWING BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Issues and registers marriage licenses
Files fictitious business names, notary oaths of office, power of attorneys, surety bonds, and inventory statements, among other miscellaneous filings
Files California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents
Registers Professional Photocopiers, Process Servers, Unlawful Detainer Assistants, Legal Document Assistants, and Humane Officers
Is the local filing official for the Fair Political Practice Commission in the notification, filing and reporting of certain Statements of Economic Interest
Maintains a list of public rosters

News

Jennie-O Turkey Recalls Raw Ground Turkey Products due to Possible Salmonella Reading Contamination
Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales,has issued a recall for approximately 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be associated with an illness outbreak of Salmonella. There is a concern that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

11/16/2018
Protection from Wildfire Smoke Inhalation
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith is advising residents where wildfires have been burning, along with people in the smoke’s path, to stay indoors and reduce outdoor activity.

11/13/2018
Family and Food Safety First this Thanksgiving
Eating healthy this Thanksgiving begins with basic home food safety practices that are known to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. The Monterey County Health Department is reminding all cooks entering the kitchen this season to follow the Fight BAC!® basics of home food safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill.

11/12/2018

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Events

Pajaro Fall Community Clean Up Event
11/17/2018 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
No Cost Influenza Immunization Clinic - Gonzales
11/17/2018 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Diabetes Awareness Health Fair
11/19/2018 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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