Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
City Clerk's Office - Operations, Voting & Taxes
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Stanislaus County Elections OfficeCity Clerk's Office - Operations, Voting & Taxes
1021 "I" Street, Suite 101
Modesto, California
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Stanislaus County Superior CourtCity Clerk's Office - Operations, Voting & Taxes
800 11th Street
Modesto, California
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Stanislaus County Assessor's OfficeCity Clerk's Office - Operations, Voting & Taxes
1010 10th Street, 2nd floor Suite 2400
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City Clerk's Office - Operations, Voting & Taxes
Regular municipal elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year. Candidate packets are ready shortly after July 1, approximately 4 months before the November election. Call 209-577-5398 in June for the exact date.
Primary municipal elections are held for the office of the Mayor on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each even-numbered year. Candidate packets are ready shortly after November 1st, approximately 4 months before the March election. Call 209-577-5398 in November for the exact date.
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City Clerk's Office - Operations, Voting & Taxes
Applications and/or Rosters for City Boards and Commissions are available on our Boards, Commissions and Committees web page.
City Clerk's Office - Claims, Citations & Licenses
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City Clerk's Office - Claims, Citations & Licenses
You can pay your water bill online, by phone or in person.
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Office of the City ClerkCity Clerk's Office - Claims, Citations & Licenses
1010 10th Street, Suite 6600
Modesto California
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City Clerk's Office - Claims, Citations & Licenses
You can obtain any of these from Stanislaus County Clerk Recorder located at 1021 I Street, Suite 101 in Modesto, California.
Call 209-525-5250 for more information.
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City Clerk's Office - Claims, Citations & Licenses
Online
Pay your parking citation using our online payment portal.
In Person
Finance Department
1010 10th Street, Suite 2100
Modesto, California
Call 209-571-5140 for more information. As of September 1, 2017, customers paying by debit or credit card in person for parking citations will be charged a 2.4% service fee for transactions.
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City Clerk's Office - Claims, Citations & Licenses
You can obtain a business license by submitting an application, completing the zoning process and paying your license fees. Call 209-577-5389, visit us in person or view our Business License web page for more information.