How to Search El Dorado County, California Records (Start Here)
El Dorado County, California — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Court cases: Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Official government databases are listed below, organized by record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Arrests
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El Dorado County Sheriff's Office list inmates arrested and booked into El Dorado County jails in the previous 48 hours.
Property & Tax Records
Property - Tax
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El Dorado County Treasurer & Tax Collector service to search for secured or unsecured property and property tax information by name or by parcel..
Property | Assessor
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El Dorado County Assessor's office real and personal property records.
Recorded Documents
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El Dorado County Recorder Clerk recorded documents database searchable by name or document number.
Tax Sale
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El Dorado County Treasurer and Tax Collector's Public Auction List of Parcels and information on buying tax sale properties.
Vital Records
Marriages 1850-1875
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BYU maintains this Western States historical marriage index. Find records in El Dorado County from 1850-1875.
Business, Voter & Other
El Dorado County
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El Dorado County official page for news, topics, government contacts, agencies, departments, programs, resources, calendars, ordinances, permits, etc.
Fictitious Business Name Filings
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El Dorado County Clerk Recorder Fictitious Business Name records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in El Dorado County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in El Dorado 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 El Dorado 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 El Dorado County? ▼
Marriage licenses in El Dorado 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 El Dorado County records available online? ▼
Yes — El Dorado County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering jail and inmate records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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