How to Search San Bernardino County Records (Start Here)
San Bernardino County handles property assessments and recorded documents through one combined office. Court records are separate.
- cap.sb-court.org — Case Portal for civil, criminal, family, mental health, and probate cases. Document sales for civil cases available through remote access.
- Property and recorded documents: arc.sbcounty.gov — Assessor-Recorder-Clerk handles property assessments, official records, and marriage. The Recorder does not search by address — use the assessor's parcel number.
- 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
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Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Family Law, Small Claims, and Probate case record searches from the San Bernardino County Superior Court system.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Property & Tax Records
Property - Tax
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Search the San Bernardino Treasurer-Tax Collector's records for San Bernardino County, California property information by parcel number, address, or property ID number.
Property | Assessor
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San Bernardino County Assessor property records, roll values, parcel history, owner history, and parcel maps.
Property | Unclaimed Tax Refunds
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San Bernardino County Auditor/Controller-Recorder unclaimed property tax refund search.
Business, Voter & Other
Traffic Tickets
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Find and pay for San Bernardino County traffic citations online.
Fictitious Business Name Filings
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San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk fictitious business name filings search.
Mobile Home Lookup
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Search the San Bernardino County Treasurer's records for information to help Escrow Companies who are clearing Mobile Homes for sale. Search by decal number, escrow company, or request number.
Demographics and Census Data
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Browse the City of San Bernardino site for census information and census data from San Bernardino County.
San Bernadino County
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San Bernardino County, California official website, departments & programs, public records, official actions, business opportunities, jobs, contact directory, press releases, county calendar, recreation reservations, and more.
Crime Map
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San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department crime incident map.
Vote by Mail Ballot Status
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San Bernardino County residents may check their vote by mail ballot status here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in San Bernardino County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in San Bernardino 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 Bernardino 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 Bernardino County? ▼
Marriage licenses in San Bernardino 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 Bernardino County records available online? ▼
Yes — San Bernardino County has good online coverage. This page lists 12 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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