How to Search Riverside County Public Records
Riverside County is California's 4th largest by area (7,303 sq mi) and 4th most populous (2.53M residents), spanning from Inland Empire suburbs to the Colorado River.
- Court cases: Search Court Records (Public Access) — riverside.courts.ca.gov/online-services/search-court-records-public-access — civil & criminal.
- Jail / inmate: Inmate Information System — jimspub.riversidesheriff.org — current custody.
- Vital records: Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder — rivcoacr.org/BirthDeathMarriageCertificates — birth, death, marriage.
- Property: Assessor (rivcoacr.org) parcels and values; Clerk-Recorder for deeds.
- Public records: County Public & Official Records — rivco.gov/public-and-official-records — general public records portal.
Population
2.53M
Cities
28
Square Miles
7,303
Founded
1893
Departments
40+
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Riverside County record-source URLs verified against the official local and California state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Riverside County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Riverside County, California — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,529,933
Population
Census estimate
749,976
Households
Census estimate
$84,505
Median income
Annual household
$462,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Riverside
County seat
In California
Criminal records
5 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Riverside County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Riverside County verified sources |
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| Court records | SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Search Court Records—Public Access | Superior Court of Calif… |
| Criminal records | Coroners Log FAQs • Why are autopsies performed? - Riverside County Sheri… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Riverside County state portal below |
| Property records | RivCoView - Riverside ACR - Real Property Data Portal > S… Home | Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector, Riverside Coun… |
| Vital records | SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Riverside County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Riverside County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Riverside County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Riverside County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Riverside County Records
2026
Riverside County official government portal active
The official Riverside County government website at www.countyofriverside.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Riverside County court records portal verified
State court system links for Riverside County verified against the California judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Riverside County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Riverside County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Riverside County property records online
Riverside County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Riverside County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Riverside County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Riverside County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the California statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the California state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Riverside County Records
❌ Myth: "Riverside County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Riverside County are held by the California state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Riverside County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Riverside County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official California state repository has verified, current Riverside County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Riverside County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Riverside County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.countyofriverside.us — Official Riverside County government website
- www.riverside.courts.ca.gov — Court records — official source
- oag.ca.gov — Criminal records — official source
- rivco.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Riverside County & California Records
For records not specific to Riverside County, use California's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 California statewide record systems:
- California Court Records →
- California Criminal Records →
- California Property Records →
- California Vital Records →
- California Voter Records →
- California Wants & Warrants →
- California Licenses →
- California Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
California statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Riverside County, California
Riverside County is located in southern California. The county seat is Riverside (official site: http://www.countyofriverside.us/).
- Households: 749,976
- Median household income: $84,505
- Median home value: $462,900
- Below poverty line: 11.4%
- Population density: 350.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 54
- NCES schools indexed: 501
Public Access | Riverside Superior Court
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Alternatively, you may deliver the form to the proper courthouse where the case is being heard through the U.S. Mail, or a drop box location, with a check or money order in the appropriate amount along with a self-addressed stamped envelope · As of July 1, 2021, the Riverside Superior Court ...
Sign in to City of Riverside, CA
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Riverside County Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder - Home Page
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Assessor (800) 746-1544 (951) 955-6200 Phone Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm M–F County Clerk-Recorder (800) 696-9144 (951) 486-7000 Phone Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm M–F · Click Here to Contact Us · Tell Us How We're Doing · Auditor-Controller · Clerk of the Board · County of Riverside ...
Coroners Log
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Any person who willfully destroys the penalties imposed by Government Code section 6201. To obtain an "official certified" record of the court, please visit the Court and request the specific documents in person or do so in writing . The Riverside Superior Court’s Public Access
Faq
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If a family member lives outside of Riverside County, a request is made to the local coroner/medical examiner or law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where the family lives to respond to their location and notify them of the death. 16. What happens when a body can not be identified? The Coroner’s Bureau issues unidentified cases a unique “Unidentified” number, which is updated to the decedent’s names when and if the identification is made.
Press Releases • Riverside County Sheriff, CA • CivicEngage
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The California Highway Patrol was contacted, and a Silver Alert was activated. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Camargo is urged to call the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station by calling 760-836-1600, or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099.
Inmate Information System
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Public Visiting Guidelines Additional Court Information [New Search]
Crime Data | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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The California Attorney General has the duty to collect, analyze, and report statistical data, which provide valid measures of crime and the criminal justice process to government and the citizens of California. This site contains crime data submitted by county and local law enforcement agencies, ...
Virginia VINE - VINELink
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Welcome to Virginia VINE. A free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information, find state-approved service providers, register for notifications and stay informed.
RivCoView - Riverside ACR - Real Property Data Portal > Sales > Permits > Assessment > Real Property
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Welcome to Riverside County Assessor - RivCoView - map-based dashboard of Riverside County community information. Here you can view assessment and tax data, view property sales and permits, and check out census and school information. We hope this provides valuable insight into Riverside County
Home | Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector, Riverside County, California
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This would include online payments and tax status, important dates, upcoming tax sales, news and office hours and locations. On behalf of the County of Riverside, we thank you for your timely payment of property taxes. These funds support vital services such as public safety and healthcare, ...
Riverside County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder Advises Property Owners to Verify Notices Before Paying for Property…
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RIVERSIDE, CA – The Riverside County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder’s Office is advising property owners to carefully review any mailed notice requesting payment for property records, property profiles, or copies of recorded deeds.
Home | Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector, Riverside County, California
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My staff and I are dedicated to improving your online experience to better help you find pertinent information. This would include online payments and tax status, important dates, upcoming tax sales, news and office hours and locations. On behalf of the County of Riverside, we thank you for your timely payment of property taxes.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
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RIVERSIDE CIVIL/PROBATE 4050 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501 · CASE NUMBER: REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED COPIES (CIVIL, CRIMINAL, FAMILY LAW, PROBATE, TRAFFIC) INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete the information below to request certified copies of court records. You will be required to pay necessary ·
Search Court Records—Public Access | Superior Court of California | County of Riverside
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To obtain an "official certified" record of the court, please visit the Court and request the specific documents in person or do so in writing . The Riverside Superior Court’s Public Access is intended to assist the public in accessing available case data without having to visit the courthouse.
Search Court Records—Public Access | Superior Court of California | County of Riverside
Criminal & Court Records
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Find your local California court.
courts.ca.gov
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY
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Pre-1905 Calif Death Index · 27 FEB 1866 - 29 APR 1866 · 29 APR 1866 - 26 JUN 1866 · 16 AUG 1866 - 11 OCT 1866 · 11 OCT 1866 - 3 DEC 1866 · 3 DEC 1866 - 31 JAN 1867 · 30 MAY 1867 - 25 JUL 1867 · 25 JUL 1867 - 24 SEP 1867 · 20 NOV 1867 - 17 JAN 1868 ·
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
California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-off Locations - California Secretary of State
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If you wish to continue in a language other than English, please select your language below · You can map all the Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-off locations near you by visiting the Secretary of State's look up tool
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.
Coroners Log
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Press Releases • Riverside County Sheriff, CA • CivicEngage
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The California Highway Patrol was contacted, and a Silver Alert was activated. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Camargo is urged to call the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station by calling 760-836-1600, or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099.
Cities | County of Riverside, CA
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Situated within the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, Calimesa is located in the northwestern portion of Riverside County . It has a total area of 14.8 square miles, and is home to more than 7,000 residents. One of only five gated cities in California, the City of Canyon Lake began
Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-off Locations - California Secretary of State
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Public and Official Records | County of Riverside, CA
Business, Voter & Other
Riverside County, California government portal.
co.riverside.ca.us
California Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
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California SOS business entity search.
bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Riverside County?
Riverside County court cases are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. Search the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE portal: https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/system/files/ri-mc011.pdf. For federal matters, see PACER.
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.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in California?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most California counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
How do I run a California background check?
California background checks are handled by the California Department of Justice. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.