How to Search Lake County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of the Superior Court.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Recorder.
- County Assessor.
- Tax bills: Tax Collector-Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Lake County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
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National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property & GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Browse the Geographical Information System (GIS) of Lake County to view maps of the area.
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Lake County Office of the Assessor-Recorder recorded documents index.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
California Vital Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
.gov
California birth, death, marriage records.
cdph.ca.gov
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Lake County Information Portal
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Use this Lake County, CA portal to find information, including government departments, contacts, services, resources, business information, and more.
Lost & Found Pets
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Check the Lake County Animal Shelter for your lost pet or use their public bulletin board to post a notice of a lost animal.
Restaurant Inspections
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search for Lake County food facility inspection results and violation codes.
California Business Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
California SOS business entity search.
bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property & GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Browse the Geographical Information System (GIS) of Lake County to view maps of the area.
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Lake County Office of the Assessor-Recorder recorded documents index.
Business, Voter & Other
Lake County Information Portal
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Use this Lake County, CA portal to find information, including government departments, contacts, services, resources, business information, and more.
Lost & Found Pets
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Check the Lake County Animal Shelter for your lost pet or use their public bulletin board to post a notice of a lost animal.
Restaurant Inspections
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search for Lake County food facility inspection results and violation codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Lake County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Lake County. Start at the Clerk of the Superior Court's office for case lookups — California has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Lake County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector-Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Lake County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Lake County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Recorder (local) / CDPH (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Lake County records available online? ▼
Lake County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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