How to Search San Francisco County and City Records (Start Here)
To search San Francisco County and City records, you need to know which of the 5 offices handles what.
- The Superior Court Clerk is where court records live in California.
- For property values and ownership details, go to the County Assessor.
- Marriage records: contact the County Clerk-Recorder directly.
- Current inmates and recent arrests: contact the Sheriff directly.
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Browse the databases below. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
County Court | Probate Tentative Rulings
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Probate case tentative rulings from the San Francisco Superior Court.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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San Francisco Police, San Francisco D.E.A., and other northern California county most wanted fugitives.
Property & Tax Records
Building Permits & Complaints
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Search the City and County of San Francisco, California Government Online Services for Department of Building Inspection permits and complaints.
Marriage & Divorce Records | before 1906
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San Francisco County marriage and divorce records from before 1906. Sources include church records and newspaper excerpts.
Property | Tax Records
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Property tax records and online payment service from the San Francisco Treasurer and Tax Collector.
Recorded Documents
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Search this City and County of San Francisco, California Recorder's service for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc.) by name.
Voter Registration
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City and County of San Francisco, California Department of Elections voter registration status lookup.
Vital Records
Births - before 1905
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In Internet Explorer, browse San Francisco County birth records from before 1905 (when California began statewide registration for births) by name.
Births, Deaths, Marriages 1869-1900
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San Francisco Call newspaper database. Search by name for published 1869-1900 birth, death, and marriage notices.
Deaths & Obituaries
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Index of San Francisco county death and obituaries from the late 19th century and early 20th century. Includes newspaper excerpts, mortuary records.
Divorces 1856-1889
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Browse these Genealogy lists of San Francisco, California divorces filed between 1856 and 1862, and also for 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1889.
Business, Voter & Other
Bar Association - Experts & Consultants
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San Francisco, California Bar roster of expert witnesses and consultants.
Bid / Contracts Listing
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Search this San Francisco County, California database for information about bids and requests-for-proposals.
Campaign Consultants
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Browse the San Francisco, California Ethics Commission's alphabetical listing of registered campaign consultants and their clients.
Citations
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Superior Court of San Francisco County moving traffic and non-traffic citation search and online payments.
Earthquake Victims - 1906
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Browse the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco, California for the names of persons who died in the great earthquake and fire of April 18.
Employee Phone Listings
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Search this City & County of San Francisco, California listings for city and county government employees.
Fictitious Business Names
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Search San Francisco County, California Fictitious Business Name filings at the County Clerk's office by owner or business name.
Historical Photographs
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Browse this San Francisco, California Public Library database of Historical Photographs by subject or search by neighborhood.
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Homicide Bulletins
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Crime bulletins re: homicide victims in San Francisco.
Missing Persons
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San Francisco Police Department list of missing persons.
Restaurant Inspection Scores
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San Francisco Department of Public Health food facility (restaurants, bars, grocery stores, pushcarts, stadium food facility) scores.
Sea Level Rises
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Interactive map that shows you how much of San Francisco and the Bay Area will be lost as the sea level rises.
Vote by Mail Ballot Status
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San Francisco County, California residents can check their vote by mail ballot status by entering their house number, zip code and birth date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find San Francisco County and City records? ▼
For case records in San Francisco County and City, the Superior Court Clerk is the primary source. Empty results almost always mean you're in the wrong system.
Where do I search for San Francisco County and City public records? ▼
Each record type in San Francisco County and City is a different office. For case records — criminal or civil — your first stop is the Superior Court Clerk. The County Assessor maintains all property valuation data. Marriage licenses go through the County Clerk-Recorder.
Why does my San Francisco County and City search return no results? ▼
In San Francisco County and City, empty results usually mean wrong office, not missing records. Try a different department.
Is there a single database for all San Francisco County and City records? ▼
No single database covers all of San Francisco County and City. Each office runs independently.
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