County Clerk

Notice: Clerk Services are open at 1450 court st, suite 108 in the county administration building. We look forward to serving you.

Notice: Clerk services at 1450 Court St, Suite 108 are unavailable every Wednesday from 9am to 11am for staff development. Thank you for your understanding. 

Department Overview

Welcome! It's an honor to serve as your County Clerk and Registrar of Voters. This office touches the lives of over 188,000 people every year at important milestones. We make it official when you marry, open a business, prepare for international travel, and vote. It is a privilege to be a part of your life and to serve the people of Shasta County. 

The County Clerk serves the public as licenser of marriage licenses, filer of fictitious business name statements, and is an authorized passport acceptance agent in Shasta County.

The Registrar of Voters / Elections Department is the primary election service provider and sole voter registration custodian for approximately 112,000 voters in Shasta County. The Registrar of Voters administers these duties in a non partisan manner. This is essential to maintain the integrity of the system and the confidence of the electorate. 

Cathy Darling Allen, County Clerk/Registrar of Voters

Mission Statement

To promote public confidence and good will by providing the very highest level of courteous, efficient service. Further, to insure the highest possible degree of integrity of the County's election process through administration of all federal, state, and local election laws in a uniform, consistent and accessible manner.

County Clerk Services

You can send questions about clerk services to countyclerk@shastacounty.gov.

We look forward to serving you, either online, by mail or in person.

Customers are encouraged to complete applications online before visiting the office.