How to Search Santa Clara County Records (Start Here)
Santa Clara County (San Jose, Silicon Valley) runs its court case portal separately from the Assessor and Clerk-Recorder.
- portal.scscourt.org — the Case Portal covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic. Also accessible through santaclara.courts.ca.gov under Case Information Online.
- Property assessments: County Assessor at asr.santaclaracounty.gov — real property search by address or parcel number.
- Recorded documents: Clerk-Recorder's Office — separate from the Assessor in Santa Clara County.
- No free statewide criminal search in California. Live Scan through CA DOJ for full background.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court - Criminal Case Numbers
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Find criminal case numbers in the Santa Clara County Superior Court. The 5-year index is searchable by name and birthdate, name and filing date, or case number. Results provide name, filing date and case number only.
Property & Tax Records
Property - Assessor
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Search the Santa Clara County Assessor's records for property assessment information by parcel number or address. Assessor parcel maps are also available.
Property | Tax Records
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Santa Clara County Tax Collector's records for secured and unsecured property and online tax payments.
Vital Records
Marriages 1830-1887
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Marriage records from 1830-1887 in Santa Clara County. Provided by BYU.
Birth Index 1905 - 1995
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Santa Clara County birth index. Search by name, birth date or mother's last name.
Business, Voter & Other
Fictitious Business Name Filings
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Santa Clara County Fictitious Business Name search from the County Clerk-Recorder.
Restaurant Inspections
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Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health food establishment inspection reports.
Santa Clara County
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Santa Clara County, California government official website, agency & department directory, county services, calendar of events, news, online bill payments, elected officials, boards & commissions, budget & finance, agendas & minutes, and more.
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Unidentified Bodies
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Santa Clara County Coroner's Department unidentified persons.
Restaurant Closures
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Department of Environmental Health list of food facilities closed in the last six months.
Stale Dated County Checks
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Santa Clara Controller-Treasurer's Office index of stale-dated county warrants (checks to vendors that have expired).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Santa Clara County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County records available online? ▼
Yes — Santa Clara County has good online coverage. This page lists 13 searchable databases covering court records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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