Search Concord Residents

The Concord residents directory compiles public records from city and county agencies in California. Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County with about 124,000 people. You can search for Concord residents through court records, voter rolls, property data, and city clerk files. Most public records for Concord are held by Contra Costa County, which runs the courts, elections office, and recorder. This page breaks down the main sources and how to use them to find people in Concord.

Concord County Records Access

Public records for Concord residents are stored by Contra Costa County agencies. The County Clerk-Recorder at 555 Escobar Street in Martinez keeps deeds, liens, vital records, and other filed documents. You can call 925-335-7900 for general questions. An online portal lets you search recorded documents by name or recording number. It covers filings from the mid-1980s to the present. Older records need a trip to the Martinez office.

Plain copies cost about $3 per page. Certified copies are more depending on the document. The office processes most requests within 5 to 10 business days. These fees apply to Concord residents whose records sit in the Contra Costa County system. Mail requests require a check or money order for payment.

Voter data for Concord falls under the Contra Costa County Elections Division at 555 Escobar Street in Martinez. You can check your own voter status online. Bulk data requests need a stated purpose under the California Elections Code. Voter files include names, addresses, and party data for all registered voters in Concord.

Note: Contra Costa County recorded documents from before the mid-1980s are only available on microfilm at the Martinez office.

Concord City Clerk Directory

The Concord City Clerk handles public records at the local level. The office is at Concord City Hall, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA 94519. You can call or visit during business hours. The city must respond to records requests within 10 calendar days under the California Public Records Act. A 14-day extension is allowed if the city gives written notice explaining the delay.

City Clerk records include council meeting minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and business license data. These files can help you find Concord residents who hold city permits or run local businesses. Campaign finance filings for Concord city elections are kept here too. Paper copies from the city generally run 10 to 25 cents per page. Electronic records are often free of charge.

Concord posts agendas, budgets, and many public documents on its website. You can often find what you need without a formal records request. The city also keeps a municipal code online for free access.

Search Concord Court Cases

Court cases for Concord residents go through the Contra Costa County Superior Court. The court has locations in Martinez, Richmond, and Walnut Creek. Concord cases typically go to the Walnut Creek branch at 640 Ygnacio Valley Road or the main Martinez courthouse at 725 Court Street. You can search civil and criminal cases through the court's online portal. Results show names, filing dates, case types, and dispositions.

Looking up basic case info is free. Copies of court documents cost about 50 cents per page. Some records are only available at the courthouse. Family law cases and juvenile matters have access limits. Criminal case searches can turn up Concord residents who have been involved in the justice system, along with case details and outcomes.

The CDCR Inmate Locator is a free state tool that covers Concord residents currently in the California prison system.

This tool lets you search by name or CDCR number. It covers all state prison inmates and parolees. Results include the person's current location and expected release date. It runs around the clock and costs nothing to use.

Note: Federal inmates from Concord are not in the CDCR system and must be searched through the Federal Bureau of Prisons instead.

Concord Property Records

Property records are a good way to find Concord residents who own real estate. The Contra Costa County Assessor keeps assessed value data for every parcel in the county, including all of Concord. You can search by owner name or address on the Assessor's website. Results show ownership names, assessed values, and parcel details. The search tool is free and does not need an account.

Recording a new property document costs $15 for the first page. Each added page is $3. Transfer tax in Contra Costa County is $1.10 per $1,000 of value. Concord does not impose its own city transfer tax. Property data connects people to specific addresses in Concord, which makes it useful for directory searches. Tax records are public too, so you can see what a Concord homeowner pays each year.

Concord Public Records Law

Public records in Concord are governed by the California Public Records Act. This law applies to both city and county agencies. It requires a response within 10 calendar days. Extensions of up to 14 more days are possible with written notice. Most records about Concord residents are open to anyone. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Agencies cannot ask your reason.

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Personnel files, medical records, and home addresses of certain public safety workers are protected under state law. Court records for juvenile cases are sealed. Voter data has separate rules under the Elections Code. Using voter info for commercial purposes is a misdemeanor in California.

Both the city of Concord and Contra Costa County accept records requests by mail, email, and in person. Electronic copies are often free. Paper copies cost 10 to 25 cents per page at most offices. For Concord residents who may have money or property held by the state, the California unclaimed property search is a free tool worth checking.

Note: If an agency denies your request, you can appeal to the agency head or file a complaint with the court under the Public Records Act.

Nearby Concord Cities

These cities are near Concord and have their own residents directory pages. Each is served by county-level public records offices in the East Bay.