County of Santa Cruz Planning Department

HistorySanta Cruz County was one of the original counties in California established in 1850. In the original act, the county was named Branciforte. Less than two months later, the county's name was changed to Santa Cruz.SpecialtiesThe Santa Cruz County Clerk's Office manages elections and voter registration for the county. We also do passports, issue marriage licenses, perform weddings daily, file fictitious business names, administer oaths to notaries, and more. Friendly and professional clerks are here to help and answer all your questions.