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Pacific Grove City Clerk

City legal records and public files 300 Forest Ave, 2nd Fl Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Phone: (831) 648-3106

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Pacific Grove Police Department

Law enforcement and public safety 580 Pine Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Phone: (831) 648-3143 Fax: (831) 648-3163

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County
Monterey County
County seat
Salinas
Population
15,098
Monterey County population
437,907
Local records
City of Pacific Grove
ZIP codes
93950

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The Monterey County Elections Division administers all elections for Pacific Grove, operating from the Clerk-Recorder's Office at 1370 South Main Street, Suite 115, Salinas, CA 93901. Residents can reach the office at 866-887-9274 or online at montereycountyelections.us for assistance with voter registration, ballot questions, and precinct information.

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How do I register to vote in Pacific Grove, California?

To register to vote in Pacific Grove, California, residents can register online through the California Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Monterey County elections office. California requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The standard online and mail registration deadline is 15 days before an election; conditional voter registration is available after that deadline and on Election Day at county election offices and vote centers. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the California Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Pacific Grove, contact the Monterey County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Pacific Grove, California?

Property records for Pacific Grove, California are maintained by the Monterey County Assessor's Office and the Monterey County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Monterey County, including parcels in Pacific Grove. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Monterey County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many California counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Monterey County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Pacific Grove, California?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Pacific Grove, California residents are available through both county and state offices. The California Department of Public Health, Vital Records, located in Sacramento, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in California. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Monterey County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Monterey County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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