In The News

2018

On November 9, 2018, Acting Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to the effects of the Hill and Woolsey Fires, which have threatened critical infrastructure, thousands of homes and other structures, and have caused the evacuation of residents.

Pursuant to these Proclamations of a State Emergency, all fees for certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and dissolution of marriage records are suspended for any individual who lost such records as a result of the wildfires. These Proclamation Orders will remain in effect until the Governor terminates the State of Emergency.

Wildfires Impacting Butte, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties – Memo

Sworn Statement

Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters is alerting voters about misleading robocalls and mailers that claim there is an error in one of the ballot titles for the November 6 General Election. Ballot titles are prepared by the state Attorney General, with no alterations by local Registrars of Voters. If you have any questions or concerns about ballot titles or misleading information, email elections@ventura.org.

October 8, 2018 letters issued by California Secretary of State and Department of Motor Vehicles regarding issues with Motor Voter Program.

Approximately 23,000 Californians were registered to vote incorrectly by Department of Motor Vehicles during the implementation of the Motor Voter Act. Click this link to learn what happened and how the issue is being corrected.

Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn’s Decision to Disqualify Bruce Boyer From June 5, 2018 Ballot Upheld by Court

Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Launches Texting Program in Conjunction with High School Voter Education Weeks

Online pre-registration is now available for eligible 16 and 17 year olds. California youth who pre-register to vote will have their registration become active once they turn 18 years old.

Teen Voters Targeted with Technology and Driver’s Licenses (April 16)

For Ventura County residents, Valentine’s Day weddings are a ‘reminder forever’ (February 15)

Ventura County needs poll workers sought for November general election

2017

On December 5, 2017, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an emergency Proclamation for Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to the effect of multiple fires, including the Creek, Rye and Thomas fires, which have damaged critical infrastructure, threatened thousands of homes and caused the evacuation of residents. Pursuant to these Proclamations of a State Emergency, all fees for certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and dissolution of marriage records are suspended for any individual who lost such records as a result of the wildfires. These Proclamation Orders will remain in effect until the Governor terminates the State of Emergency.

Wildfire Impacting Los Angeles and Ventura Counties – MEMO

Sworn Statement

September 22, 2017 Challenges Mount as Rollout of New California Voting Overhaul Nears

May 2, 2017 Oak Park Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Recount Results

May 2, 2017 Oak Park Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Official Final Results and Certification Announced on May 11, 2017 Official Final Election Results

Beginning April 14, 2017, the County Clerk and Recorder East County Office will be open on alternate Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See 2017 East County Office Holiday and Alternate Friday Closures for details.

2016

Don’t let talk of ‘rigged’ election keep you from the polls

Ventura County Grand Jury Commends Clerk and Recorder Following Presentation and Tour of the Agency’s Office

2015

County Clerk Enters Third Year of T.O. Experiment

Ventura County Clerk and Recorder Response to Grand Jury 2014-2015 Final Report: Elections and Polling Place Observations

Ventura County Grand Jury 2014-2015 Final Report: Elections and Polling Place Observations