How to Search Merced County, California Records (Start Here)
Merced County, California — Superior Court for all case types. Assessor for property values. Clerk-Recorder for documents. No free statewide criminal search.
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
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Merced County Clerk-Recorder recorded document search for deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and more.
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
Restaurant Inspections
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Merced County Division of Environmental Health food establishment inspection reports.
Voters
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search for the status of your Merced County voter registration.
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
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Merced County Clerk-Recorder recorded document search for deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and more.
Business, Voter & Other
Restaurant Inspections
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Merced County Division of Environmental Health food establishment inspection reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Merced County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Merced 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 Merced County records available online? ▼
Online access in Merced County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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