Ontario Directory Search

The Ontario residents directory draws from public records held across city and county offices in the Inland Empire. Ontario has about 175,000 people and sits in San Bernardino County, making it one of the largest cities in the region. You can search court records, voter files, property data, and city clerk documents to find Ontario residents. This page covers where those records are stored and how to access them through public channels in California.

San Bernardino County Records

Public records for Ontario residents are managed by San Bernardino County. The county is the largest in the United States by area. It handles voter registration, vital records, and property data for all cities within its borders, including Ontario. The Assessor-Recorder-Clerk office keeps property ownership records and recorded documents. You can search for Ontario residents through these county-level databases to find ownership details, liens, and other recorded files.

The county's official records search is a free tool. It lets you look up recorded documents by name, date range, or document type. This includes deeds, mortgages, and other instruments tied to Ontario properties. The tool is available online around the clock. It is one of the most useful county-level resources for finding Ontario residents who own real estate.

Voter data is held by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters. Requests for voter file information follow county fee schedules. Certified copies of vital records cost $15 to $25 depending on the document type.

Note: San Bernardino County records cover a vast area with over 2 million residents, so results may include people from other cities in the county.

Ontario City Clerk Records

The Ontario City Clerk's Office handles public records at the city level. You can submit requests through the GovQA portal. This system tracks your request and sends you updates as the city processes it. The clerk's office is available by phone at (909) 395-2009 or by email at recordsmanagement@ontarioca.gov. Ontario city records include meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other official documents.

The California Public Records Act gives agencies 10 calendar days to respond. Ontario follows this rule. Electronic records sent by email are typically free. Paper copies have a per-page fee. The clerk also manages business license records, which can help identify Ontario residents who run local businesses. Campaign finance filings for city elections are public too.

Ontario Court Records Search

Court records for Ontario go through the San Bernardino County Superior Court. The court's online search portal lets you find case records by party name or case number. You can search civil, small claims, family law, and criminal cases filed in the county. The Ontario courthouse handles many of these cases directly. Results show filing dates, case types, party names, and status information that can help you find Ontario residents in the directory.

The Rancho Cucamonga courthouse also serves Ontario for certain case types. Traffic cases and misdemeanors may go to either location. Civil filing fees in San Bernardino County follow the statewide schedule. A standard civil case costs $435 to file. Small claims cases range from $30 to $75 based on the claim amount. Copies of court records cost about $0.50 per page when you request them at the clerk's window.

The California Courts public records page explains how statewide requests work for all court records including those from San Bernardino County.

This page covers the process for getting copies from any California court. Most requests take about 10 business days to process.

Ontario Property Directory

Property records are strong leads for finding Ontario residents. The San Bernardino County Assessor keeps ownership data on every parcel in the county. You can search by owner name or address to pull up assessment details, ownership history, and property characteristics. Ontario has a mix of residential and commercial properties. The Ontario Mills area and the surrounding neighborhoods generate a lot of property activity. New developments near the Ontario International Airport also add to the pool of property records you can search.

Recording fees follow the state schedule. The first page of a new recorded document costs $15. Each added page is $3 more. These fees apply when documents are filed at the county recorder's office for Ontario properties.

Ontario Public Records Rules

The California Public Records Act controls access to Ontario public records. City and county agencies must respond within 10 calendar days. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Agencies cannot ask why you want the records. Most records about Ontario residents are open to the public. This covers documents, emails, contracts, permits, and other files held by government offices in the city and county.

Exempt records include personnel files, medical data, and ongoing investigation files. Home addresses of certain public safety employees are protected. Court records for juvenile and family law cases have their own access rules. Sealed records are not available. For everything else, you have a right to see the records under California law. Both the city of Ontario and San Bernardino County accept requests by mail, email, or in person at their offices.

Note: Ontario uses the GovQA system for city records requests, which gives you a tracking number to monitor the status of your request online.

Nearby Ontario Cities

These cities are close to Ontario and have their own residents directory pages. Some are in San Bernardino County while others are in Riverside County.