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Where are divorce papers filed?
Stanislaus County Superior Court
800 11th Street
Modesto, California
Call 209-525-6302 for more information.
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1.
Where do I register to vote?
Stanislaus County Elections Office
1021 "I" Street, Suite 101
Modesto, California
Call 209-525-5200 for more information.
2.
Where are divorce papers filed?
Stanislaus County Superior Court
800 11th Street
Modesto, California
Call 209-525-6302 for more information.
3.
How can I get tax and ownership information about properties?
Stanislaus County Assessor's Office
1010 10th Street, 2nd floor Suite 2400
Call 209-558-6000 for more information.
4.
When does City Council meet?
The Modesto City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are not held on the third or fifth Tuesday, unless a special meeting is called by City Council.
View the meeting calendar online
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5.
When are the City of Modesto elections held?
Regular municipal elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year. Candidate packets are ready shortly after July 1, approximately 4 months before the November election. Call 209-577-5397 in June for the exact date.
6.
Where are Applications and/or Rosters for City Boards and Commissions obtained?
Applications are available at:
City Manager's Office
1010 10th Street, 6th Floor
Modesto, California
Call 209-577-5223 for more information.
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