How to Search Ventura County Records (Start Here)
Ventura County keeps its Assessor and Recorder as separate offices — unlike some neighboring California counties that combine them. Court records have their own public portal.
- Court cases: Ventura Superior Court public portal at ventura.ecourt.com. Also accessible through ventura.courts.ca.gov. Covers civil, criminal, family, small claims, and probate.
- Court records by mail: There is a $15 fee per search request with a maximum of 15 names per request. Mail requests to: Ventura Superior Court, Records Department, 800 S. Victoria Ave.
- Property assessments: Ventura County Assessor at assessor.venturacounty.gov — search by parcel number or address for property characteristics and assessed values.
- Recorded documents: Ventura County Recorder at clerkrecorder.venturacounty.gov — property records search from home, including deeds, liens, and mortgages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Ventura County court cases online? ▼
The public portal at ventura.ecourt.com provides online case search for civil, criminal, family, small claims, and probate cases. You can also reach it through ventura.courts.ca.gov under Online Services.
Is there a fee for Ventura County court record searches? ▼
Online searches through the public portal are free. Written requests by mail cost $15 per search with a 15-name limit per request. In-person requests at the Records Department in the Hall of Justice in Ventura may also have per-page copy fees.
Are the Assessor and Recorder the same office in Ventura? ▼
No — unlike Sonoma and Marin counties, Ventura keeps the Assessor and Recorder as separate offices. The Assessor handles property values; the Clerk-Recorder handles recorded documents like deeds and mortgages.
Where do I find Ventura County property information? ▼
Two places. Assessed values and property characteristics: the Assessor at assessor.venturacounty.gov. Recorded documents (deeds, liens, mortgages): the Recorder at clerkrecorder.venturacounty.gov. You may need both.
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