How to Search Sacramento County Public Records
Sacramento County contains California's state capital (1.61M residents), encompassing the City of Sacramento and 6 other cities across 994 sq mi.
- Court cases: Superior Court Online Services — saccourt.ca.gov — civil, criminal, family, probate.
- Jail / inmate: Sheriff's inmate locator — sacsheriff.com — current jail population.
- Vital records (county): County Clerk-Recorder — ccr.saccounty.gov — birth, death, marriage in Sacramento County since 1850.
- Vital records (health): Sacramento County Vital Records (public health) — dhs.saccounty.net/PUB/Pages/Birth-and-Death-Certificates.
- Property: Assessor (assessor.saccounty.gov) parcels; Clerk-Recorder for deeds.
Population
1.61M
Cities
7
Square Miles
994
Founded
1850
Departments
40+
Searching Sacramento County: what to expect
Sacramento County keeps a modest online footprint — just one of the 23 sources below is the county's own; the rest is statewide coverage. No online docket is listed for the county itself; the California court records page maps the alternatives, and the clerk fills direct requests. The standout local source is co.sacramento.ca.us, covering deeds and recorded documents. For criminal records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the California criminal records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Sacramento County record-source URLs verified against the official local and California state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Sacramento County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Sacramento County, California — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,611,231
Population
Census estimate
563,856
Households
Census estimate
$84,010
Median income
Annual household
$465,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Sacramento
County seat
In California
Criminal records
4 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
6 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Sacramento County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Sacramento County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Sacramento Superior Court's Public Case Access System Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento |
| Criminal records | Crime Reports Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) |
| Wants & warrants | California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Ju |
| Property records | Sacramento County, California Property Records | SacramentoR… Assessor Parcel Viewer |
| Voter records | My Voter Status - California Secretary of State |
| Professional licenses | Fictitious Business Name - Accela Citizen Access Sacramento Public Permit Portal - Accela Citizen Access |
| Recorded documents | Sacramento County Official Page Voter Registration and Elections - Sacramento County Coroner |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Sacramento County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Sacramento County Records
2026
Sacramento County official government portal active
The official Sacramento County government website at www.saccounty.net continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Sacramento County court records portal verified
State court system links for Sacramento County verified against the California judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Sacramento County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Sacramento County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Sacramento County property records online
Sacramento County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Sacramento County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Sacramento County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Sacramento 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 Sacramento County Records
MYTH"Sacramento County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Sacramento County are held by the California state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Sacramento County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing 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 Sacramento County data."
FACTOnly the official California state repository has verified, current Sacramento County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Sacramento County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Sacramento County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially 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 and Official Record Portals
- www.saccounty.net — Official Sacramento County government website
- services.saccourt.ca.gov — Court records — official source
- oag.ca.gov — Criminal records — official source
- sacramentorecords.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Sacramento County & California Records
For records not specific to Sacramento 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
The searches people actually run in Sacramento County:
About Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County is located in the Central Valley of California. The county seat is Sacramento (official site: http://www.saccounty.net/).
- Households: 563,856
- Median household income: $84,010
- Median home value: $465,900
- Below poverty line: 13.1%
- Population density: 1,669.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 32
- NCES schools indexed: 374
Assessor Parcel Viewer
Official Free
Assessor Parcel Maps along with assessment and property related data can be accessed through Assessor Parcel Viewer · Last day for Assessor to process changes to parcel maps for the 2026-27 roll is Wednesday, April 24, 2026. CAD files may be emailed to ASR-Mapping@saccounty.gov along.
Out of Service
Official Free
The agency you have requested either could not be found or is no longer in service. If you feel like you've reached this page in error, please contact Watch Systems to report your experience · Watch Systems, LLC 4 Sanctuary Blvd. Mandeville, LA 70471
Instructions - Accela Citizen Access
Official Free
It is unlawful for any person to of the rental housing unless this completed registration form is provided to the County of Sacramento and the annual program fee is paid. A new registration form must be submitted no later than 60 days after a change of owner, agent, or property
Saccounty
Official Free
Property research in Sacramento County starts here: parcels, assessments, and tax detail. It is an official government source.
Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder
Official Free
Preserves the official archive of legally recordable documents · Maintains records of all marriages, births, and deaths occurring within Sacramento County (Note: Divorce records are maintained by the Superior Court)
Assessor Records
Official Free
Electronic records can be obtained free of charge through Sacramento County’s online web portal, NextRequest. For more information about NextRequest go to the Public Records Act (PRA) Information Sheet. Public information includes: secured and unsecured assessment rolls, Assessor's parcel number, owner's name (secured only), property address, mailing address, assessed values, exemption values, tax rate area code, zoning code, land use code, Recorder's book and page, parcel maps.
GIS & Maps | City of West Sacramento
Official Free
The City's GIS program goals are applications, and provide data to venders for citywide projects. This site is designed to allow the user to explore maps and information about the City of West Sacramento.
Sacramento Superior Court's Public Case Access System
Official Free
Sacramento Superior Court has discontinued all fees associated with online searches and document downloads. The purpose of the Public Case Access System is to provide the ability to research and locate Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento cases on a particular individual or a.
Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento
Official Free
Court case information for Sacramento County, California. Dockets list every filing and hearing, usually enough to follow a case without ordering documents. For copies the site doesn't display, the clerk fills requests at a per-page rate.
Public Records | Judicial Branch of California - CA.gov
Official Free
The superior court websites have information about how to ask for copies of court case records and judicial administrative records. Probate records, including records of guardianships and conservatorships. You must visit or call the clerk’s office of the superior court where the case is filed, to get copies of these records. There is one superior court in each California county. You can find a list of all 58 superior courts with links to their websites at courts.ca.gov/find-my-court that show court contact information.
Superior Court of California - County of Sacramento
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Court case information for Sacramento County, California. Try surname-only searches when a full name returns nothing; spelling variations are common. Judgment and disposition entries here are what background screeners verify against.
Crime Reports
Official Free
Public entry to the new courthouse is located at the corner of 5th and G streets.
Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC)
Official Free
The Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) is the primary custody facility for inmates sentenced to County Jail from the Sacramento County Courts. An increasing percentage of the inmates are pre-sentence detainees housed at RCCC to keep the population at the Main Jail below the limit set by.
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
Official Free
The mission of the Sacramento Sheriff's Office is the protection of life and property, the preservation of the public peace and the enforcement of the law in partnership with our communities. To accomplish our mission, we dedicate ourselves to service with concern. View a map of reported crimes in your area with Lexis Nexis Community Crime Map.
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, as well as current and historical publications on crime, juvenile justice, homicide, and hate crimes in California.
Fictitious Business Name - Accela Citizen Access
Official Free
The Fictitious Business Name database is not an official record for legal purposes. It is a summary of some of the information contained on the Fictitious Business Name statements filed in our office. If an official, certified record or written record search is needed, please contact us for.
Sacramento Public Permit Portal - Accela Citizen Access
Official Free
Welcome to Sacramento's Public Portal! This portal allows the public to check statuses, pay fees, and view details for permits · If you would like to look up or pay fees for a specific record, select the search or pay fees link under the appropriate program heading.
DCA License Search - CA.gov
Official Free
License and permit records for Sacramento County — issued credentials and active-status checks. Searching the official side is free.
Contact CDPH Vital Records - CA.gov
Official Free
Birth, death, and marriage record requests for Sacramento County route through this office. It is an official government source.
California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
Official Free
This Google™ translation feature is provided for informational purposes only · The Office of the Attorney General is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool
Warrant Information
Official Free
Career Info In-Service Training Recruiting Reserve Officer Sacramento County Jobs SPARTA Training Academy Volunteer Services · Crime Stoppers Crime Report Log Online Crime Mapping Submit A Tip Submit Crime Report · Contacts FAQs Memorial Tribute Resource Links Victim Resources Warrant information is available to the subject of the warrant and will require verification of your identity. Records and Warrants Bureau can issue new court dates for most
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
Sacramento County Official Page
Official Free
Official Sacramento County, California government source (www.saccounty.gov).
Contact Us - County Clerk Recorder
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Official Sacramento County government site.
sacramentocounty.gov
Sacramento County Government
Business, Voter & Other
Sacramento County, California government portal.
co.sacramento.ca.us
California Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
California SOS business entity search.
bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County court cases are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. Search the Sacramento Superior Court's Public Case Access System portal: https://services.saccourt.ca.gov/PublicCaseAccess/. 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.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in California?
In California, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by California law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in California?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the California Department of Justice that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in California. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.