How to Search Contra Costa County, California Records (Start Here)
Contra Costa County, California — Superior Court for all case types. Check whether the Assessor and Recorder are combined or in this county.
- Court cases: Superior Court — civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Clerk-Recorder (or Recorder) for deeds and recorded documents.
- Criminal background: 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
Court Records
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Search the Superior Court of California County of Contra Costa for Civil, Small Claims.
Property & Tax Records
Property & GIS Maps
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Search the Contra Costa County Mapping Information Center for GIS maps by address, city or zip code.
Property | Tax Records
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Contra Costa County Treasurer & Tax Collector property and property tax database.
Unsecured Taxes
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Contra Costa County Treasurer & Tax Collector unsecured property tax search.
Vital Records | Submit a request
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Submit a request to Contra Costa County for birth, death, or marriage records and they will process the order.
Business, Voter & Other
Government Phone Listings
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Contra Costa County Government phone directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Contra Costa County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa County records available online? ▼
Contra Costa County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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