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 Sa

n 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.

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08/17/2026

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08/13/2026

Are you in downtown SLO this morning? Stop by the Clerk-Recorder's Office at 11am and participate in the Random Alphabet Drawing!

The drawing uses old school Scrabble tiles pulled by visitors and staff to determine the order of candidate rotation the November ballot. It's a fun way to participate in the election in a very hands-on way. :)

Another reminder that those who like mailing their ballot should do it early (we recommend by October 26 in this electio...
08/12/2026

Another reminder that those who like mailing their ballot should do it early (we recommend by October 26 in this election). ALSO! There will be *three* ways to vote in SLO County without mailing on November 3:

- NEW: Take your mail ballot to your assigned polling place, check in with the clerk, and deposit that voted mail ballot directly into the gray ballot box to be counted that night
- Check in, receive a new ballot, and vote in person (also gets counted that night)
- Use any official ballot drop box, including those at a polling place or Elections Office

Any of those ways will ensure that your vote is timely.

(Limiting comments on this one because staff is working on election prep is not currently available to moderate. We'll be back and happy to engage again soon!)

San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano called the trend “concerning” and “unacceptable.”

Successful elections happen with the help of community members -- like YOU.Join your neighbors on November 3 and serve S...
08/11/2026

Successful elections happen with the help of community members -- like YOU.

Join your neighbors on November 3 and serve SLO County voters as a poll worker. Apply today at SloVote.gov/pollworkers

08/10/2026

THE FOLLOWING OFFICES ARE IN THE EXTENDED NOMINATION PERIOD DUE TO THE INCUMBENT NOT FILING
(EDUCATION CODE §5326 AND ELECTION CODE §10225 (b)):

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Avila Beach Community Services District (3 Full Term)
Cambria Community Services District (1 Full Term)
Ground Squirrel Hollow Community Services District (1 Full Term)
Independence Ranch Community Services District (1 Full Term)
Linne Community Services District (3 Full Term)
Los Osos Community Services District Division 2
Nipomo Community Services District (1 Full Term)
Oceano Community Services District Division 2
San Miguel Community Services District (Partial Term)
Squire Canyon Community Services District (2 Full Term; 1 Partial Term)
Cambria Community Healthcare District Divisions 3 and 4
Cayucos Sanitary District Divisions 2, 3 (Partial Term) and 4
Garden Farms Community Water District (3 Full Term)
San Simeon Community Services District Areas C (Partial Term) and D

SCHOOL DISTRICTS
San Luis Obispo County Community College District Trustee Area 3
Coast Unified School District Trustee Areas 2 and 3
Cuyama Joint Unified School District (2 Full Term)
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Trustee Areas 2 and 4
San Luis Coastal Unified School District Trustee Areas 2 and 5
San Miguel Joint Union School District Trustee Areas 1 and 3
Shandon Joint Unified School District Trustee Area 2 (Partial Term)
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Trustee Area 1

All nomination paperwork must be received by SLO County Elections staff by Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5pm. Please contact the Elections Division at 805-781-5228 for further information.

If you've moved recently -- or changed your name -- you need to update your voter registration. It only takes a minute a...
07/31/2026

If you've moved recently -- or changed your name -- you need to update your voter registration. It only takes a minute and can be done at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/

If you've never registered before and are doing it for the first time, head directly to RegisterToVote.ca.gov

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Si te mudaste recientemente o cambiaste tu nombre, necesitas actualizar tu registro de votante. Solo te tomará un minuto y puedes hacerlo en:
https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/

Si nunca te has registrado para votar y lo harás por primera vez, ve directamente a:
RegisterToVote.ca.gov

Election security isn't about pretending vulnerabilities don't exist; it's about finding them, fixing them, and strength...
07/30/2026

Election security isn't about pretending vulnerabilities don't exist; it's about finding them, fixing them, and strengthening the system before they can be exploited.

Independent security researchers regularly test voting equipment through responsible disclosure, sharing their findings with vendors so issues can be addressed before they're made public. California's landmark 2007 "Top-to-Bottom Review" is a great example: Researchers identified real weaknesses, and the state responded by decertifying affected systems and requiring stronger security measures.

Understanding the difference between a potential vulnerability, an attempted exploit, and evidence that election results were changed is essential to separating facts from misinformation. Strong election security depends on continuous testing, transparency, and improvements—not on the assumption that any technology is perfect.

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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