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.
- Court cases: 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.
- Criminal background: No free statewide criminal search in California. Live Scan through CA DOJ for full background.
Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
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.
Court Records | Traffic Cases
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Find your Superior Court of Santa Clara County traffic case and pay your ticket.
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.
Property | Tax Records
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Santa Clara County Tax Collector's records for secured and unsecured property and online tax payments.
Recorded Documents
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Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder index of Recorded Documents, fictitious business name filings, and maps.
Vital Records
Marriages 1830-1887
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Marriage records from 1830-1887 in Santa Clara County. Provided by BYU.
Business, Voter & Other
Fictitious Business Name Filings
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Santa Clara County Fictitious Business Name search from the County Clerk-Recorder.
Restaurant Closures
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Department of Environmental Health list of food facilities closed in the last six months.
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.
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).
Unidentified Bodies
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Santa Clara County Coroner's Department unidentified persons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Santa Clara court cases? ▼
The Case Portal at portal.scscourt.org. Search by case number or party name. Covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic. A separate traffic portal is available at traffic.scscourt.org.
Are the Assessor and Recorder the same office? ▼
No — Santa Clara County keeps the Assessor and Clerk-Recorder as separate offices. The Assessor handles property values; the Clerk-Recorder handles recorded documents and vital records.
Where do I search Santa Clara property values? ▼
The Assessor at asr.santaclaracounty.gov. Use the real property search with a property address — do not use the mailing address.
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