How to Search Marin County Records (Start Here)
Like Sonoma next door, Marin combines its Assessor, Recorder, and County Clerk into a single office. Court records go through the Superior Court's ePortal.
- Court cases: Marin Superior Court ePortal at marin.courts.ca.gov — search cases and calendars. Covers civil, criminal, family, and probate.
- Court records and exhibits: The court has a centralized office for viewing and copying public court records. Request access through the Records division.
- Recorded documents: The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk at arcc.marincounty.gov. Search the Official Records index (grantor/grantee, 1973 to present) at apps.marincounty.gov.
- Property assessments and maps: Same office — search by parcel number at apps.marincounty.gov/TaxRollSearch. Assessor maps are also available online.
- Marriage licenses: Also through the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk — same office handles vital records.
Browse the databases below. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Vital Records
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Assessor and Recorder the same office in Marin? ▼
Yes — Marin County combines the Assessor, Recorder, and County Clerk into a single office (arcc.marincounty.gov). Property assessments, recorded deeds, marriage licenses, and official records are all handled by one department.
How do I search Marin court cases? ▼
The ePortal at marin.courts.ca.gov lets you search cases and court calendars. For copies of actual court documents, contact the centralized Records office at the courthouse.
How far back does the Recorder's online index go? ▼
The grantor/grantee index at apps.marincounty.gov covers 1973 to present. Records before 1973 require an in-person or written request to the Recorder's office.
Where do I search Marin County property values? ▼
The Assessor's parcel search at apps.marincounty.gov/TaxRollSearch. Enter a parcel number to find assessed values. Assessor maps showing parcel boundaries are also available online.
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