Sacramento People Lookup

The Sacramento residents directory connects you with public records from the state capital and its surrounding county. Sacramento has a population of over 520,000 residents, making it one of the largest cities in California. Searching for people here draws from voter files, court data, property records, and city clerk documents. As the state capital, Sacramento also holds many state-level databases that cover all of California. This page shows you how to use local and statewide sources to find people in the Sacramento residents directory.

Sacramento County Records

Public records for Sacramento residents are managed by Sacramento County agencies. The county Clerk-Recorder handles vital records, marriage licenses, and recorded documents. The Assessor manages property data for all parcels in the city. Sacramento County is also where the Superior Court keeps all case records for civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters. When you search for someone through the Sacramento residents directory, results may come from any of these county sources.

The Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder's Office is at 600 8th Street in downtown Sacramento. Walk-in service is available during business hours. Certified copies of birth certificates cost $28. Death certificates are $21. These fees are set by state law. You can also order copies by mail or online through the county's website.

Search Sacramento Court Data

The Sacramento County Superior Court offers free online case access. The Public Case Access portal lets you search court records without any fees. This is one of the better court search tools in California because it does not charge for basic lookups. You can search by case number or party name. Results show case types, filing dates, hearing schedules, and parties involved. The tool covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in Sacramento.

For copies of actual documents from a case file, there are fees. Standard copies cost 10 cents per page. Certified copies are more. But the basic search itself is completely free at Sacramento County, which makes it a strong starting point for anyone looking up Sacramento residents through court records.

The courthouse is at 720 9th Street in Sacramento. In-person requests are handled at the clerk's window. Criminal records, family law files, and some sealed cases may not show up in the online system. Those need a visit to the courthouse for access.

Note: Sacramento County does not charge fees for basic online court case searches, unlike many other California counties.

Sacramento City Records

The Sacramento City Clerk operates a custom Records Library for public records requests. This online portal is specific to the city of Sacramento and covers city council records, permits, contracts, and other city-level documents. You can search the library and submit records requests directly through the site. The system is organized by category, making it easy to find what you need.

City-level records include business licenses, building permits, code enforcement files, and legislative documents. These records can help identify Sacramento residents who hold permits or have business ties in the city. The city must respond to public records requests within 10 calendar days under the California Public Records Act. Electronic records are free when provided through the portal. Paper copies have standard per-page fees.

Sacramento city departments each keep their own records as well. The police department handles crime reports and arrest data. The fire department maintains inspection files. Utility records sit with the city's Department of Utilities. All of these are open to public records requests and can be part of a Sacramento directory search.

Sacramento Voter Lookup

Voter records are a key source for finding Sacramento residents. The Sacramento County Elections Office keeps voter registration files for everyone registered to vote in the city. You can also use the Sacramento County Voter Portal to look up individual voter records. The portal lets you check registration status and polling locations for Sacramento voters.

The California Secretary of State voter file includes all Sacramento voters alongside every other registered voter in the state. Access to this file has rules. It cannot be used for commercial purposes. The data is restricted to election, scholarly, journalistic, and political purposes under California Elections Code.

The California Courts public records page covers how to request court records from any county, including Sacramento County Superior Court.

Sacramento Records Law

Public records access in Sacramento follows the California Public Records Act. Both city and county agencies must respond within 10 calendar days. Extensions of up to 14 days are allowed for complex requests. You do not need to give a reason for your request. No special form is required by law, though using the city's Records Library or the county's online portals can speed up the process.

Most records about Sacramento residents are open to the public. Exceptions include personnel files, medical records, sealed court cases, and home addresses of certain officials. Juvenile records and mental health files are also protected. For everything else, access is straightforward. Electronic copies are typically free. Paper copies run 10 to 25 cents per page at most Sacramento agencies.

Note: Sacramento city and county agencies accept public records requests by mail, email, in person, or through their online portals.

Find Sacramento Custody Data

The Sacramento County Sheriff runs the county jail system. An online inmate search tool lets you find people currently in custody. The tool shows names, charges, booking dates, and bail amounts. It covers everyone held at the Sacramento County Main Jail and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center.

For state prison records, use the CIRIS tool from the California Department of Corrections. This free search covers all state prisons and shows Sacramento residents who are serving time at state facilities. Results include CDCR numbers, facility locations, and parole hearing dates. Both the county and state search tools run around the clock and cost nothing to use.

Cities Near Sacramento

These cities sit near Sacramento and have their own residents directory pages. Each covers local public records and search tools for that area.