About Sierra County, California

Sierra County is located in north-eastern California. The county seat is Downieville (official site: http://www.sierracounty.ca.gov/).

  • Population: 3,113
  • Households: 1,135
  • Median household income: $61,108
  • Median home value: $289,400
  • Below poverty line: 12.6%
  • Land area: 953.2 sq mi
  • Population density: 3.3 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 4
  • NCES schools indexed: 8
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County Clerk | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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Clerk-Recorder/Elections · County Clerk · Issuing public and confidential marriage licenses · Performing civil ceremonies · Filing Fictitious Business Name Statements · Filing oaths of office · Administering loyalty oaths of office to county employees and elected officials ·
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County Departments | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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Home · County Departments · 9 · 2 · 3 · 3 · Client Services · Community AA/NA Meetings · Grievance and Appeal Process · Behavioral Health Advisory Board · Mental Health Services Act · Northern Sierra Opioid Safety Coalition · Quality Improvement Program ·
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Search | California Secretary of State
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California SOS business entity search.

bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
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California Judicial Branch
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Home | Judicial Council of California | County of Sierra
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Find your local California court.

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Register to Vote | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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Registering to vote is now easier than ever thanks to the new online voter registration application developed by the California Secretary of State, in coordination with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), California’s 58 county elections officials, and their election management system vendors.
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Upcoming Elections | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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Accessible Voting: The Sierra County Clerk’s Office aims to make the voting process accessible for all voters, with accommodation such as curbside voting, accessible ballot marking devices, and Remote Accessible Vote by Mail. For the November 4, 2025 , Statewide Special Election, all registered ...
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My Voter Status - California Secretary of State
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All California voters should check the address where they are registered. ... Check if you are registered to vote. Check where you are registered to vote. Check your political party preference. Check your language preference for election materials. Check the status of your vote-by-mail or provisional ballot. Find your polling place. Find information for upcoming local and state elections. Find contact information for your county ...
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Recorder | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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The recorder is responsible for examination and recording of all documents presented to this office that deal with establishing ownership of land in the county or as required by law. Under California law, employees in the Recorder's Office are not allowed to give legal advice, cannot advise which forms are needed, nor advise how to fill them out.
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Recorder | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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The recorder is responsible for examination and recording of all documents presented to this office that deal with establishing ownership of land in the county or as required by law. Under California law, employees in the Recorder's Office are not allowed to give legal advice, cannot advise which forms are needed, nor advise how to fill them out.
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Clerk-Recorder's Self-Service | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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Request certified copies of a Military Discharge Record. Complete the application for a Deputy Commissioner for a Day. Search for CEQA filings and clerk postings. Search fictitious business names, notaries, and professional registrations. Public kiosk computers are available for searching, viewing, or purchasing and receiving copies of recorded documents or maps.
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California Attorney General — Criminal Justice Statistics
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The court will make identifiable judicial administrative records available upon request, unless the records are exempt from disclosure under Rule 10.500. Records may be subject to payment of a fee. Schedule an E-Mail or Text Message Reminder for a Public Hearing · Domestic Violence Form: DV-100 ...
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Parcel Maps and Public Records | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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The Assessor's Office develops and maintains a set of over 350 parcel maps for assessment purposes . The parcel maps delineate every parcel of land in the County. The maps serve as the basis for the assessment of all real property in the County of Sierra and are continuously updated to reflect ...
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California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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CDPH Vital Document List - CA.gov
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Addendum 2 - CDPH/CHVP State General Fund Innovation 2.0 Request for Supplemental Information (RSI) for State Fiscal Year 2023 – 2028, 2023 · California Personal Responsibility Education Program
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DCA License Search - CA.gov
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Your web browser is out of date. Update your browser for more security, speed and the best experience on this site · Use this online search tool to verify a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for the professions listed under license type.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the owner of a property in Sierra County?
Search the Parcel Maps and Public Records | Sierra County, CA - Official Website website by address or parcel number — most parcel lookups return the current owner of record for free in Sierra County: http://www.sierracounty.ca.gov/401/Parcel-Maps-and-Public-Records. For chain-of-title or full deed history, search the County Recorder (Clerk-Recorder) land records database.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in California?
Yes. Active warrants in California appear on name-based criminal background checks through the California Department of Justice system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are California marriage records public?
Marriage records in California are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Are Sierra County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes directly to an official government source. Basic searches at the Downieville sheriff, court, and recorder websites are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.