On April 26, 2021, the California Secretary of State verified that a sufficient number of valid signatures has been reached in the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom. California Elections Code gives any registered voter who signed the petition 30 days to withdraw their signature. The withdrawal must be in writing and include the voter’s name, […]
Natalie Adona, Assistant Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Nevada County
Nevada County Clerk-Recorder Office Full Services by Appointment Only as Part of Its Phased Re-Opening
April 22, 2021 – Beginning on May 3, 2021, the Nevada County Clerk-Recorder Office will take appointments for all in person/counter services on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on a first come, first served basis. At this time, we cannot offer any same day appointments or walk ins. Please call […]
Marriage Appointments at the Nevada County Clerk-Recorder’s Office Available by Appointment
May 26, 2020 – Due to COVID-19, effective June 1, 2020, marriage licenses, ceremonies and marriage deputization will be issued by APPOINTMENT ONLY. HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT Step 1 Print the Name Equality Act of 2007 form (PDF). Please sign and date the form. This must be submitted when you come in to get […]
Initiative Petitions In Nevada County During the COVID-19 Crisis
March 26, 2020—The Nevada County Registrar of Voters will continue to accept and process initiative petitions, even though the public counter is closed due to the COVID-19 crisis. Proponents may submit a petition by mail, by dropping off the petition in our drop box at the Rood Center, or by appointment under certain conditions. US […]
Nevada County Suspends In-Person Clerk-Recorder and Elections Services Beginning March 19, 2020
March 18, 2020 – Due to health and safety concerns relating to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Clerk-Recorder’s Office will remain in operation but will suspend in person/counter services starting on Thursday, March 19, 2020 until further notice. Most services can be accessed via US mail or via e-Recording; Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies are suspended. Recording […]
Safeguarding the 2020 Election with Knowledge: What Nevada County Citizens Need to Know
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. February 25, 2020 – Foreign interference in our elections has been a matter of deep concern since America’s founding. One difference between then and now are the sophisticated tools that exist to infiltrate digital systems. And there are now low-cost ways for bad actors to reach thousands, even millions, of people with […]
Natalie Adona: Top 5 Reasons to Vote Early
February 3, 2020 – Even though polls show that most people know how they’ll vote, many wait until the last minute to get their ballot in. In Nevada County, early voting begins 29 days before Election Day. While many of you won’t want to cast a ballot right away (I understand—you should do your research […]
Preparation = Empowerment: Your 2020 Election Survival Checklist
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. January 2, 2020 – The 2020 election cycle has been in the news for what seems like forever (and ever…and ever), and now—in Game of Thrones, House of Stark-like fashion—it’s truly upon us. The abundance of election information can be overwhelming. Much of the information out there is useful but sometimes it’s […]
Natalie Adona: 'Tis the season…for crossover voting?
The 2020 Presidential Primary season is upon us and all signs point to high public enthusiasm https://news.gallup.com/poll/268136/high-enthusiasm-voting-heading-2020.aspx for this election cycle, compared to years past. The more enthusiastic people are about an election, the more likely they are to vote. If you’re someone who’s excited about participating in this upcoming Presidential Primary, there’s some key […]