How to Search San Joaquin County, California Records (Start Here)
San Joaquin County, California — Superior Court for all case types. Check whether the Assessor and Recorder are combined or in this county.
- Superior Court — civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Clerk-Recorder (or Recorder) for deeds and recorded documents.
- No free statewide search in California. Live Scan through CA DOJ for full background.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Arrests
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San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office 24-hour booking log.
Court Records
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San Joaquin County public access to civil, small claims, and probate case records.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
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National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Permits & Inspections
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San Joaquin County Community Development Department permits and inspections.
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
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
San Joaquin County
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San Joaquin County, California official web page, including government departments, contacts, agencies, programs, services, and community events, budgets, calendars, and more.
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
Arrests
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office 24-hour booking log.
Court Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
San Joaquin County public access to civil, small claims, and probate case records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Visit →
Property & Tax Records
Permits & Inspections
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
San Joaquin County Community Development Department permits and inspections.
Business, Voter & Other
San Joaquin County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
San Joaquin County, California official web page, including government departments, contacts, agencies, programs, services, and community events, budgets, calendars, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in San Joaquin County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County? ▼
Marriage licenses in San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County records available online? ▼
San Joaquin County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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