Additional Services

The Fresno County Clerk offers all services on an appointment-only basis. Appointments are scheduled online only.

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California Environmental Quality Act Filings

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was passed in 1970 to create a statewide policy of environmental protection. CEQA requires state and local agencies within California to follow a process that informs the public of certain environmental impacts. A part of that process may include filing environmental documents with the County Clerk.

Per Public Resources Code, effective January 1, 2022, notices shall be filed electronically with the County Clerk if that option is offered.

By Email

To file by email, send us your notice as follows:

Email your notice to clerk-services@fresnocountyca.gov with the subject line “CEQA Filing.”
Attach a high-resolution PDF copy of your notice.

Complete submittals received by 1pm will be processed the same business day.

Email submission must be paid by credit card. We will provide the payment link in our reply to your email. Customer is responsible for credit card processing fees. We will not post a notice prior to receiving payment including County Clerk fees.

Filing Fees

In addition to filing fees imposed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the Fresno County Clerk charges a $50 processing fee. All Notices of Exemption and Determination are subject to this processing fee, even filings submitted by government agencies.

Filing Fees are due when environmental documents are filed with the County Clerk’s office.

For current fees and other information relating to environmental filing fees, please visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

 

Current Environmental Impact Report Postings

Access current postings here.

 

 

 

 

Professional Registration

Professional Registrations - By Appointment Only

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Professional Registration Requirements At-a-Glance(PDF, 112KB)

Request for Live Scan Service Form – For Process Servers(PDF, 919KB)

Translation Certification

The County Clerk verifies Translators/Interpreters Declarations only completed by a translator/interpreter registered with one of the following, Certified/Registered Interpreters for the California Courts or the American Translators Association Accredited Translators. Our office does not certify or evaluate the translation itself, only if the translator/interpreter is registered.

To search for a translator/interpreter, visit the following the links.

 

Individual or business membership in the American Translators Association (ATA) is not the same as certification/accreditation by the ATA. Translators must be individually certified/accredited by ATA. Verify certification/accreditation using the ATA site

Translation Certification Service can be done in person or by mail.

In Person (By Appointment)

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Submit the following:

  • Original document in the foreign language
  • Document translated into English
  • Original and Complete Declaration and Certification(PDF, 18KB) form with signature acknowledged by a notary public
  • Fee of $10 per document

By Mail

Mail the following to:

Fresno County Clerk
2221 Kern Street
Fresno, CA 93721

  • Original document in the foreign language
  • Document translated into English
  • Original and Complete Declaration and Certification(PDF, 18KB) form with signature acknowledged by a notary public
  • Fee of $10 per document. Check or money order payable to Fresno County Clerk
  • Provide a Self-Addressed stamped envelope

Signature Authentication (Fresno County Health Officer or Notary Public Registered in Fresno County)

Health Officer

Authentication of a County Health Officer signature service is done in person or by mail.

In Person (By Appointment)

Schedule Appointment

Submit the following:

  • Document(s) with the signature of the Fresno County Health Officer.
  • Fee of $2.25 per document.

By Mail

Mail the following:

  • Mailing Address:
    Fresno County Clerk
    2221 Kern Street
    Fresno, CA 93721
  • Document(s) with the signature of the Fresno County Health Officer
  • Fee of $2.25 per document. Check or money order payable to Fresno County Clerk
  • Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope

Notary Signature Authentication

A notary signature authentication verifies that the notary oath and bond was registered in Fresno County, duly commissioned by the State of California and was active at the time of notarization.

Notary signature authentication is for the notary public signature only. It does not validate the information within the document.

Notary Signature authentication service is available in person or by mail.

In Person (By Appointment)

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Submit the following:

  • Bring the document with the notary signature. The notary seal must indicate Fresno County in order to continue the process. The seal must clearly show the name of the notary, commission number and date of expiration. All seals and signatures must be original.
  • Fee of $2.25 per document.

By Mail

Mail the following:

  • Mailing Address:
    Fresno County Clerk
    2221 Kern Street
    Fresno, CA 93721
  • Mail the document with the notary signature. The notary seal must indicate Fresno County in order to continue the process. The seal must clearly show the name of the notary, commission number and date of expiration. All seals and signatures must be original.
  • Fee of $2.25 per document. Check or money order payable to Fresno County Clerk.
  • Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

 

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