How to Search San Bernardino County Public Records
San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous U.S. by area (20,105 sq mi — larger than 9 states), with 2.21M residents across the Inland Empire and Mojave Desert.
- Court cases: Superior Court — sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov — civil, criminal, family, traffic.
- Jail / inmate: Sheriff's Inmate Information — sbcsd.org/inmate-information — current custody.
- Vital records: Assessor-Recorder-Clerk (ARC) — arc.sbcounty.gov/vital-records — birth, death, marriage.
- Property: Assessor (arc.sbcounty.gov) parcels; Hall of Records (arc.sbcounty.gov/recorder-clerk-hall-of-records) for deeds.
- Public health vital: Vital Statistics Registration Office — dph.sbcounty.gov/programs/vsro — recent births/deaths.
Population
2.21M
Cities
24
Square Miles
20,105
Founded
1853
Departments
40+
Searching San Bernardino County: what to expect
San Bernardino County publishes some records directly — a single local source below — and leans on state systems for the rest. California courts search county by county, and San Bernardino County has no public online docket listed — case records mean the clerk's office, or the statewide options on the California court records page. The standout local source is sanbernardino.gov, covering parcel and property-tax data. The county posts nothing for recorded documents, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our California recorded documents page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all San Bernardino County record-source URLs verified against the official local and California state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
San Bernardino County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for San Bernardino County, California — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,214,281
Population
Census estimate
659,928
Households
Census estimate
$77,423
Median income
Annual household
$438,000
Median home value
Census ACS
San Bernardino
County seat
In California
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
San Bernardino County Records at a Glance
| Record type | San Bernardino County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | vm.case.caseNumber |
| Criminal records | VINE is not working right now - VINELink San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department – Sheriff&#x… |
| Wants & warrants | California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Ju |
| Property records | Pay Property Tax Online Assessor Property Information – San Bernardino County Assess… |
| Voter records | My Voter Status - California Secretary of State |
| Professional licenses | Public Access System Recorder-County Clerk - Self-Service |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for San Bernardino County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — San Bernardino County Records
2026
San Bernardino County official government portal active
The official San Bernardino County government website at www.sbcounty.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
San Bernardino County court records portal verified
State court system links for San Bernardino County verified against the California judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
San Bernardino County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for San Bernardino County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
San Bernardino County property records online
San Bernardino County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step San Bernardino County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the San Bernardino County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County Records
MYTH"San Bernardino County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for San Bernardino County are held by the California state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County data."
FACTOnly the official California state repository has verified, current San Bernardino County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The San Bernardino County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe San Bernardino 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.sbcounty.gov — Official San Bernardino County government website
- wp.sbcounty.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.sbcountyatc.gov — Property records — official source
- arcselfservice.sbcounty.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — San Bernardino County & California Records
For records not specific to San Bernardino 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
Looking for a person, not a database? Start with the California guides:
About San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino County is located in southern California. The county seat is San Bernardino (official site: http://www.sbcounty.gov/).
- Households: 659,928
- Median household income: $77,423
- Median home value: $438,000
- Below poverty line: 13.8%
- Population density: 110.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 47
- NCES schools indexed: 546
Pay Property Tax Online
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Property assessment records for San Bernardino County, California. Building sketches and photos ride along with many property cards. Pair it with the recorder's index — values here, the deeds themselves there.
Assessor Property Information – San Bernardino County Assessor
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San Bernardino County Assessor — tax records, payments, valuations.
Development Map PDF
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Parcel and valuation data for San Bernardino County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. If a link breaks, the office homepage at sanbernardino.gov carries the new path.
Delinquent Unsecured Tax
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Revenue Recovery serves the San Bernardino County Tax Collector and collects on delinquent unsecured taxes owed for motorized watercrafts, aircrafts, mobile homes, business personal property taxes and other unsecured debt.
Property Tax
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Property assessment records for San Bernardino County, California. Appeals go to this office on the schedule printed with each valuation notice. Pair it with the recorder's index — values here, the deeds themselves there.
FINAL AND PARCEL MAPS – 19.48 IV-19.48-1 Oct. 2019 CHAPTER 19.48
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of the property being subdivided with reference to maps which have been previously recorded, or by reference to the plat of a United States Survey. The following words shall appear in the · title, "City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California."
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
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Law-enforcement records for San Bernardino County route through this office. If a link breaks, start from vinelink.vineapps.com directly.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department – Sheriff's Department
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Careers Crime Prevention Inmate Locator/Visiting Civil Enforcement Media CCW Patrol Stations Corrections Volunteer Coroner Live Scans Watch Now!
A Community Mapping Solution… CrimeMapping.com Instructional Guide
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Parcel mapping for San Bernardino County, California with ownership and assessment layers. Flood, soil, and district layers ride along in most county viewers. Click any parcel for the ownership and assessment record tied to it.
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.
vm.case.caseNumber
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Court case information for San Bernardino County, California. Hearing calendars on the same system show what is coming up, not just what happened. Attorneys of record appear on the docket, useful when you need to contact a party.
Find my court | Judicial Branch of California
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Court case information for San Bernardino County, California. Fee waivers and forms usually live on the same court site. Civil, criminal, probate, and traffic divisions may index separately — check each if a search runs dry.
Vital Records - CDPH - CA.gov
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CDPH-VR sends all vital records via First Class Mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS). CDPH-VR is not responsible for any lost, misdirected, or undelivered mail by USPS or any other delivery service. Effective January 1, 2026, fees for certified copies have increased.
Family Law | Superior Court of California | County of San Bernardino
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A person can file for divorce (Dissolution of Marriage) to legally end a marriage. In addition to ending the marriage, the court can make decisions about: One spouse must have lived in San Bernardino County for at least 3 months and in California for at least 6 months before filing .
Public Access System Recorder-County Clerk - Self-Service
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This search site is provided as a service to our customers. All data contained herein is subject to change without notice.
DCA License Search - CA.gov
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Permit and license lookups for San Bernardino County run through here. Searching the official side is free.
California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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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
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 elections office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find San Bernardino County property records?
San Bernardino County property records are maintained by the County Recorder, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Pay Property Tax Online portal directly: https://www.sbcountyatc.gov/tax-services/property-tax.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in California if I wasn't convicted?
In California, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. California's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the California Department of Justice.
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.
Does a county sheriff have to honor ICE detainers?
No federal law forces a county to honor an ICE detainer. Multiple federal courts have ruled that detainers are non-binding requests. Some counties honor every detainer, others honor none, and many honor them only when ICE provides a judicial warrant. Policy is set at the county or sheriff level.