San Benito County Clerk-Recorder

Employer / Organization

San Benito County

Next Election

Mar 03, 2020

Filing Window

Nov 11, 2019 - Dec 06, 2019

Description

The clerk-recorder serves as custodian of the county's legislative history, vital records, and records of real estate transactions and ownership. The clerk often compiles and processes these records as well as filing them, and may officiate marriage ceremonies and swearings into office. In some counties, the clerk may administer local elections.

Application Guidelines
If you would like to be included on the ballot for county office, follow these three steps. 1) Contact the county elections office. The elections office can provide information about the availability of filing papers and answer questions regarding nominating petitions and other ballot procedures. 2) Arrange to pick up required paperwork. 3) Return your completed paperwork within the designated filing window. All candidates, regardless of party nomination or preference, are nominated in the primary election. If the incumbent does not file for reelection, the deadline will be extended five days for other candidates.

Submit application to:
San Benito County Supervisor of Elections, 440 Fifth Street, Hollister, California, 95023-3843, US