San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder's Office

San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder's Office Elaina Cano
Elected County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters, and Commissioner of Civil Marriages

MISSION: Promote public confidence by providing the highest level of courteous, efficient, and transparent recording, clerk, and election services to the County by the well-trained and committed staff of the Clerk-Recorder-Elections office, aided by leveraging technology with the utmost integrity, fairness, and legal compliance. In layman's terms, we serve several functions for the residents of San Luis Obispo County. Many in our community know us for the role we play in managing local elections. But we also hold and maintain all vital records for the County -- including birth, death, and marriage records that date back to 1850 -- and we maintain all real property records dating back to the formation of SLO County. Other functions of the Clerk-Recorder's Office include filing fictitious business names for residents starting a new local business and serving as the Commissioner of Civil Marriages. In this role we process marriage licenses and even conduct ceremonies in our office on designated days, and we can deputize anyone to be a marriage officiant for a day. We welcome your engagement here and on our other social media platforms, but please note that this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. To read our Disclaimer and Comment Policy in full, please see https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Clerk-Recorder/Forms-Documents/Elections-and-Voting/Non-Election-Specific/Documents/Clerk-Recorder-Disclaimer-and-Comment-Policy.pdf. Please see our web site slovote.com for the most up-to-date information and resources related to our duties. Note: Departmental Public Information Office Erin Clausen is responsible for this Facebook account.

Today’s the first day of CA’s High School Voter Education Weeks. Fortunately, SLO County has some of the most entertaini...
09/15/2026

Today’s the first day of CA’s High School Voter Education Weeks. Fortunately, SLO County has some of the most entertaining and informative Student Elections Ambassadors around!

🙌 Nipomo High School SEAP

Here's a very good article that summarizes where election preparations stand and how local elections offices in CA (like...
09/14/2026

Here's a very good article that summarizes where election preparations stand and how local elections offices in CA (like ours) are working to ensure an accessible general election.

The Supreme Court is weighing President Trump’s plan to limit universal mail-in voting with just seven weeks until the November election. California officials are urging people to vote early.

If you have moved since the last election, you should register to vote at your new address! Update your registration onl...
09/14/2026

If you have moved since the last election, you should register to vote at your new address! Update your registration online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov.

Got a question? Come to the source.805-781-5228 | elections@co.slo.ca.us | SloVote.gov
09/12/2026

Got a question? Come to the source.

805-781-5228 | [email protected] | SloVote.gov

Here in California, we have several options for how we cast our vote.Whether you choose to vote early or on Election Day...
09/11/2026

Here in California, we have several options for how we cast our vote.

Whether you choose to vote early or on Election Day, using your mail ballot or a precinct ballot -- the choice is YOURS. Make sure you know your options, and that you get your information from an official source. The SLO County Elections Office and the CA Secretary of State are your go-to resources for official, accurate, and reliable voting information.

SloVote.gov/November2026
www.sos.ca.gov

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Aquí en California, tenemos varias opciones para emitir nuestro voto.

Ya sea que elijas votar por adelantado o el Día de las Elecciones, usando tu boleta de voto por correo o una boleta en un centro de votación, la decisión es TUYA. Asegúrate de conocer tus opciones y de obtener tu información de una fuente oficial.

La Oficina de Elecciones del Condado de SLO y la Secretaría de Estado de California son tus fuentes de confianza para obtener información oficial, precisa y confiable sobre cómo votar.

SloVote.gov/November2026
www.sos.ca.gov

We are 25 days away from the beginning of early voting! We'll begin to mail ballots to SLO County voters no later than O...
09/10/2026

We are 25 days away from the beginning of early voting! We'll begin to mail ballots to SLO County voters no later than October 5th. Voters can return their completed ballot at a secure drop box location, in person at our office or a polling location, or by mail (we encourage mailing EARLY if you choose that option).

Find out more at SloVote.gov/November2026

Election preparation begins many months before Election Day.After coordinating candidate filing, a small team of dedicat...
09/09/2026

Election preparation begins many months before Election Day.

After coordinating candidate filing, a small team of dedicated staff manage the development, proofing, and printing of 64 different ballots and local voter information guides.

They reserve locations and recruit hundreds of community members to staff polling places countywide.

They update polling place materials and coordinate the seamless and secure deployment of those materials.

They work to make sure that you, the voters, understand your options and feel confident voting.

This just scratches the surface of the work being done behind the scenes to administer the upcoming general election and protect your vote. Have questions? We're also here to answer them.

SloVote.gov/November2026 | 805-781-5228 | [email protected]

Help your community and elections officials this November! Poll workers play a critical role in making voting possible, ...
09/08/2026

Help your community and elections officials this November! Poll workers play a critical role in making voting possible, and those who step up earn a stipend for their time.
Sign up to become a poll worker at SloVote.gov/precinctworker and help make democracy happen!

Our office is closed in recognition of the Labor Day holiday, and we will reopen on Tuesday at 8am. Looking for somethin...
09/07/2026

Our office is closed in recognition of the Labor Day holiday, and we will reopen on Tuesday at 8am. Looking for something to do today? We recommend checking your voter registration to make sure it's up-to-date! MyVoterStatus.sos.ca.gov

Just a reminder. It only takes a minute at MyVoterStatus.sos.ca.gov.
09/05/2026

Just a reminder. It only takes a minute at MyVoterStatus.sos.ca.gov.

Address

1055 Monterey Street, D120
San Luis Obispo, CA
93408

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18057815080

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