Services
Merced County provides services to residents through many departments and agencies.
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Adult services is a full-service program for adults ages 18 and over who display a serious and on-going mental disorder.
BidsInvitation for bids
Birth and Death CertificatesTo obtain a birth or death certificate
Building Plan Review (Building & Safety)Most building projects require detailed plans which are reviewed by building department staff or engineering firms retained by the County.
Business LicensesBusinesses physically located and/or business activity taking place in an unincorporated area of Merced County must obtain a County business license.
CalWORKs Screening and SupportCalWORKs assists people on public assistance to move to self-sufficiency through employment and support services.
Children's and Teen Library ServicesChildren's and Teen library services provides age appropriate reading materials and programs for youth from infancy through high school.
Children's ServicesYouth Services works with several Merced County service agencies to provide services to families.
CivicPlus TrainingInformation and updates related to Merced County's Website. We will show you how to update and maintain the County's site.
Clinical ServicesClinical Services
Communicable DiseaseCommunicable disease services. There is a small fee for most services, but no one will ever be refused.
Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)provides services for Medi-Cal eligible women to improve their health during pregnancy and give their babies a healthy start to life.
Criminal DefenseRepresent people charged with a criminal matter who are unable to hire a private attorney
Dog LicenseAssist dog owners in the un-incorporated areas of Merced County with licensing as required by State and Local Laws.
Drug Treatment ServicesProp 36; Deferred Entry of Judgment
Dual Diagnosis ServicesThe Dual Diagnosis Programs provide specialty mental health services to those consumers that experience alcohol and/or other drug-related problems.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)Emergency Medical Services
ExpungementsFile expungements, dismissing a criminal record; some cases reducing a felony to a misdemeanor
Facility RentalsInterim Rentals for buildings and grounds for public and private events.
Family planning servicesfamily planning
Find EmployeesLet us help you find a qualified employee
First Steps ProgramFirst Steps is aimed at providing health and social services to families with children from before birth through age five.
Foster Care NursingFoster Care Nursing
Graffiti AbatementThe Graffiti Abatment Hotline number is (209) 385-7335.
Health EducationServices are: Child Car Safety Seats,Tobacco Use Prevention, Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program (CCROPP)
Home VisitingHome Visiting Program and case management services are enhanced with additional professional services provided by the First Steps Program.
Homeowners ExemptionReduces assessed property value by $7,000 for owner-occupied primary residence.
Independent Living ProgramThe Independent Living Program (ILP)provides services to youth that are beginning the transition from foster care to independent living.
Land Use PermitsConditional Use Permits, Administrative Permits, Plot Plan Reviews
Library CirculationAt the Circulation Desk of each library, you can apply for a new library card, checkin and checkout library materials, renew your items, and update your account.
Library ReferenceAt the library reference desk, we assist our patrons with finding the information that they need.
Medical MarijuanaSeriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes.
Merced County Mental Health Network of CareThis Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health.
Merced JailCorrections Department for Merced Sheriff's Department
Notice of Privacy PracticesNotice of Privacy Practices
Opening a Child Support CaseOpening a Child Support Case in Merced County.
Perinatal Recovery ProgramThe Perinatal Recovery Program offers special services to women of childbearing age and assists them in their alcohol or drug recovery.
Perinatal Services ProgramPerinatal Services Program
Periodicals Department(Library)In the periodicals department of the Merced Main Library, you can look up archived newspaper and magazine issues, and request obituary lookups.
Policy DevelopmentDeveloping and carrying out policies and procedures for County departments.
Preschool FundingFirst 5 Merced County provides funding to multiple preschools throughout Merced County. For more information contact First 5 Merced County.
PreventionThe Prevention Unit has multiple programs designed to educate individuals, their families regarding the possible effects of alcohol and/or other drugs.
Property TaxesPay your Property Taxes online.
Public Guardian / ConservatorTakes court action to protect the person and estates of adults who are not capable of managing their own affairs.
Recovery Assistance for Teens (RAFT)RAFT is a multi-component, non-residential adolescent (ages 12-17) alcohol / drug treatment and recovery program. Certified counselors provide the services.
Road Service RequestInformation on how to report a pot hole or other problem with a County road.
Spring FairAnnual County Spring Fair located in Los Banos fairgrounds.
Street Light Service RequestInformation on how to report an outage or other problem with a street light.
SWATSpecial Weapons And Tactics:High risk tactical specific situations for law enforcement
The Center/Adult TreatmentThe Center is a non-residential recovery program designed to meet the needs of community members over the age of 18.
Tuberculosis (TB) ScreeningTuberculosis (TB) Testing
Welfare ExemptionExemption provided to eligible non-profit charitable, scientific and hospital properties.
Wellness CentersThe Wellness Center is an active, social, educational, and skill-building environment promoting the concepts of mental health recovery.
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