A Dog License

Dog licensing is mandated by the State of California Health and Human Services Department. The Licensing is required to ensure all dogs have been properly vaccinated against rabies. All counties within the State of California have been declared "rabies areas" since 2007.

Assistance & Benefits Programs

Find how to apply for CalFresh Food Stamps, CalWorks Cash Assistance, and housing assistance.

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Certificates

The Clerk's office provides copies of birth and death certificates, if the event occurred in Sierra County. Copies of marriage certificates are available, if the license was issued in Sierra County.

Conservatorship

The Probate Court is responsible for handling decedent estates, guardianships, conservatorships, trust cases and other miscellaneous protective proceedings.

Disabled Veteran's Tax Exemption

Employment with the County

Use the Government Jobs tab to search through Sierra County employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.

Fictitious Business Name

Effective January 1, 2014 anyone filing a Fictitious Business Name Statement, Abandonment, or Withdrawal in person must present a valid government-issued identification, such as a driver's license, state-issued identification card, or passport.

In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

The IHSS Program will help pay for services provided to you so that you can remain safely in your own home. Having help with tasks around the house not only makes the lives of seniors and the disabled easier, but in some cases, it allows the person to remain in his or her home.

Vets Benefits

The Veterans’ Peer Support Specialist provides direct and indirect peer support services to veterans and/or their family, as part of the overall goal of identifying and assisting veterans in accessing available and appropriate services. The Veterans’ Peer Support Specialist is a veteran so that support is based on shared experiences.

WIC (Woman Infants & Children)

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for; Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby, Children under 5 years old (including foster children), Families with low to medium income (working families may qualify) Dads, grandparents, caregivers, migrants, and foster parents of young children may apply!

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