How to Search Riverside County Records (Start Here)
Riverside County — court records through Superior Court; property through the Assessor and Clerk-Recorder.
- riverside.courts.ca.gov — public access case search. Also at epublic-access.riverside.courts.ca.gov for Register of Actions (need case number).
- Property and recorded documents: rivcoacr.org — Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder combined office. Records Index Search, document search by name, number, or type.
- No free statewide criminal search in California. Court-level cases searchable online. Full background requires Live Scan through CA DOJ.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Civil, Probate, Family Law
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Riverside Superior Court civil, small claims, family law, and probate court records and calendars. Search records free by case number or pay a $1.00 fee to search by name.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Use this service provided by the Riverside County Sheriff to search the current inmate population of the county Jail by name or booking number.
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax
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Treasurer-Tax Collector Office online tax and property assessment records, tax payment service.
Property - Assessor
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Use this Riverside County Assessor / County Clerk / Recorder service to search for property information by assessment number or address.
Property | Tax Sales
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Treasurer-Tax Collector tax sale records, including the current parcel inventory, upcoming sales and the results of previous sales.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
California Vital Records
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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
Coroners Log
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Riverside County Coroner's log of Riverside County investigated deaths.
Missing Persons
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Use this Riverside County Sheriff's Office service to view Riverside County missing persons cases.
Riverside County
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Riverside County, California home page, including information about government departments, services, agencies, contacts, budgets, and much more.
Voters
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Find the status of your Riverside County voter registration.
Riverside County Government
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Riverside County, California government portal.
co.riverside.ca.us
California Business Search
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California SOS business entity search.
bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Civil, Probate, Family Law
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Riverside Superior Court civil, small claims, family law, and probate court records and calendars. Search records free by case number or pay a $1.00 fee to search by name.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Use this service provided by the Riverside County Sheriff to search the current inmate population of the county Jail by name or booking number.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Treasurer-Tax Collector Office online tax and property assessment records, tax payment service.
Property - Assessor
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use this Riverside County Assessor / County Clerk / Recorder service to search for property information by assessment number or address.
Property | Tax Sales
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Treasurer-Tax Collector tax sale records, including the current parcel inventory, upcoming sales and the results of previous sales.
Business, Voter & Other
Coroners Log
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Riverside County Coroner's log of Riverside County investigated deaths.
Missing Persons
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Use this Riverside County Sheriff's Office service to view Riverside County missing persons cases.
Riverside County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Riverside County, California home page, including information about government departments, services, agencies, contacts, budgets, and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Riverside County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Riverside 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 Riverside County records available online? ▼
Yes — Riverside County has good online coverage. This page lists 9 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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