How to Search Orange County, CA Records (Start Here)
Orange County (Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine) has a separate Clerk-Recorder from the Assessor, and multiple court case search portals.
- Court cases (civil): occourts.org/online-services/case-access — case search by number. For name search, use namesearch.occourts.org (free enrollment required).
- Criminal and traffic cases: visionpublic.occourts.org — separate from civil case search.
- Recorded documents: OC Clerk-Recorder at ocrecorder.com/search — deeds, liens, marriage certificates.
- Property assessments: OC Assessor at ocassessor.gov/search — property ownership, values, and recorded documents.
- No free statewide search in California. Live Scan through CA DOJ.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Calendars
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Orange Superior Court case calendars, including all locations and all departments for civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic cases.
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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Search the Orange County Sheriff Department for currently incarcerated inmate information. Search by name, booking number, or browse the list of inmate names.
Most Wanted
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Most wanted fugitives list from the Orange County Sheriff Department.
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Orange County deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents searchable by name, document number or type, or by recording date.
Property - Tax Information
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Search for Orange County property tax information by parcel number or situs address. View and/or pay your Current Year Secured or Supplemental Property Tax Bill.
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
Voters
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Find your Orange County voter registration status by house number, zip code, and birth date.
California Business Search
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California SOS business entity search.
bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Calendars
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Orange Superior Court case calendars, including all locations and all departments for civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic cases.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Search the Orange County Sheriff Department for currently incarcerated inmate information. Search by name, booking number, or browse the list of inmate names.
Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Most wanted fugitives list from the Orange County Sheriff Department.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Orange County deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents searchable by name, document number or type, or by recording date.
Property - Tax Information
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search for Orange County property tax information by parcel number or situs address. View and/or pay your Current Year Secured or Supplemental Property Tax Bill.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Orange County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Orange 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 Orange County records available online? ▼
Yes — Orange 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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