How to Search Imperial County, California Records (Start Here)
Imperial 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 database below serves a specific purpose — choose the one that fits your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Property & Tax Records
Property | GIS
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Imperial County Assessor property records by parcel and view interactive GIS maps. Click on visible and active next to Parcel, refresh the map.
Recorded Documents
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Imperial County Clerk and Recorder recorded documents, including deeds, mortgages, affidavits, agreements, amendments, assignments, bonds.
Business, Voter & Other
Agencies
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Quick links to Imperial County, CA agency pages, including Families First, the Office of Education, the Local Agency Formation Commission.
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Fictitious Business Names
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Imperial County Recorder records of fictitious business names filings (DBAs).
Unclaimed Money
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Imperial County Tax Collector and Treasurer lists of tax auction properties, unidentified money in the Treasurer's Trust, and unclaimed funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Imperial County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Imperial 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 Imperial County records available online? ▼
Imperial County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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