Santa Rosa Directory Search

The Santa Rosa residents directory connects you to public records kept by city and county offices in Sonoma County. Santa Rosa is the county seat and largest city in the region with about 178,000 residents. Finding someone here means checking voter rolls, court files, property records, and city clerk data. Sonoma County agencies handle most of the records for people who live in Santa Rosa. Some records are available online while others need an in-person visit. This page covers the key sources for searching the Santa Rosa residents directory.

Sonoma County Records for Santa Rosa

Public records for Santa Rosa residents are managed by Sonoma County agencies. The county Clerk-Recorder office is located in Santa Rosa at 585 Fiscal Drive. This office handles voter registration data, vital records, and recorded documents like deeds and liens. The Sonoma County Assessor manages property ownership files for all parcels in Santa Rosa. You can reach the Clerk-Recorder at (707) 565-2651 for questions about record requests.

The Sonoma County Superior Court is the main court serving Santa Rosa. The courthouse is at 600 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa. All civil, criminal, and family law cases for Santa Rosa residents go through this court. Civil case indexes can be searched at the courthouse. Criminal and family law records need an in-person visit to the clerk's window.

Voter registration lookups cost $5 per name. Certified copies of vital records have separate fees that depend on the document type. Most search requests can be made by mail or in person at the Sonoma County offices in Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa City Clerk Records

The Santa Rosa City Clerk handles public records at the municipal level. The office is at 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 10. You can file a public records request by email or through the city website. Under the California Public Records Act, the city must respond within 10 calendar days. Complex requests may get a 14-day extension. Electronic copies are usually free.

City records in Santa Rosa include council meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and business license files. Campaign finance records for city elections are also on file with the clerk. These documents can help you find Santa Rosa residents who hold city permits or are involved in local government. The clerk's office is open on weekdays during regular business hours. Paper copies cost 10 to 25 cents per page depending on the document.

Note: The Santa Rosa City Clerk only handles city-level records, not county or court files.

Search Santa Rosa Court Records

Court records for Santa Rosa residents are filed with the Sonoma County Superior Court. The main courthouse at 600 Administration Drive handles most case types. Civil lawsuits, small claims, unlawful detainer, and probate cases are all filed here. You can check case indexes at the court clerk's office. Some civil case data may be available through the court's online portal.

Criminal cases, family law matters, and traffic violations for Santa Rosa are also handled at this courthouse. These records are not available online. You need to visit the clerk's window in person. Case files show names, filing dates, case types, and outcomes. Some records include addresses and other details useful for people searches in Santa Rosa. Court document copies cost about 10 cents per page at the Sonoma County courthouse.

Santa Rosa Voter Records

Voter registration records are a key source for the Santa Rosa residents directory. The Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder maintains the voter file for all registered voters in Santa Rosa. Each record includes the voter's name, address, party affiliation, and voting history. These records are public under the California Elections Code, but there are limits on how they can be used.

The California Secretary of State voter registration page provides information on how to request voter data at the state level.

This page explains the statewide voter file request process. Fees and restrictions apply. Commercial use of voter data is a misdemeanor in California. Requests for Santa Rosa voter data can also be made directly through the Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder.

Note: Voter records only include people who are registered to vote in Santa Rosa, not all residents.

Santa Rosa Property Directory

Property records help you find Santa Rosa residents who own real estate in the area. The Sonoma County Assessor maintains property data for every parcel in the county. You can search by address or owner name to find assessment values, ownership details, and parcel information. The assessor's office is in Santa Rosa and offers online search tools.

Recorded documents like deeds, liens, and trust transfers are available through the Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder. Recording fees follow the state schedule of $15 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. These property records are useful for finding people who own homes or land in Santa Rosa. The recorder index is searchable at the county office.

Santa Rosa Public Records Access

The California Public Records Act governs access to public records in Santa Rosa. Both city and county agencies must follow this law. Responses are due within 10 calendar days. A 14-day extension is possible for complex requests. You do not need to state a reason when you ask for records. Agencies cannot ask why you want the information.

Certain records are exempt from disclosure. Personnel files, medical records, and addresses of certain officials are protected. Juvenile and mental health court records are sealed. Voter data has its own set of rules under the Elections Code. Both Santa Rosa city offices and Sonoma County offices accept requests by mail, email, and in person.

Nearby Santa Rosa Cities

These cities are near Santa Rosa and have their own residents directory pages with public records information.