How to Search San Bernardino County Records (Start Here)
San Bernardino County handles property assessments and recorded documents through one combined office. Court records are separate.
- Court cases: cap.sb-court.org — Case Portal for civil, criminal, family, mental health, and probate cases. Document sales for civil cases available through remote access.
- Property and recorded documents: arc.sbcounty.gov — Assessor-Recorder-Clerk handles property assessments, official records, and marriage. The Recorder does not search by address — use the assessor's parcel number.
- Criminal background: No free statewide criminal search in California. Court-level cases searchable online. Full background requires Live Scan through CA DOJ.
Find the right database below — each covers a different record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search San Bernardino County court cases? ▼
cap.sb-court.org — Case Portal for civil, criminal, family, mental health, and probate cases. Document sales for civil cases available through remote access.
Are the Assessor and Recorder the same office? ▼
Yes — San Bernardino County combines them into one combined office at arc.sbcounty.gov.
Can I search California criminal records for free? ▼
Not statewide. You can search court-level criminal cases online through the Superior Court. For a full background, California requires a Live Scan fingerprint check through the DOJ.