Sunnyvale People Directory

The Sunnyvale residents directory draws from public records kept by city and county offices across California. Sunnyvale sits in the heart of Silicon Valley with roughly 157,000 people. You can search for Sunnyvale residents using court case files, voter rolls, property data, and city clerk records. Most public records for Sunnyvale are held at the county level in Santa Clara County, which runs the courts, elections office, and recorder. This page walks through the main sources and how to use them for a Sunnyvale people search.

Sunnyvale County Records

Public records for Sunnyvale residents are stored by Santa Clara County agencies. The County Clerk-Recorder at 70 West Hedding Street in San Jose keeps deeds, liens, vital records, and other filed documents. You can reach the office at 408-299-5688. The Clerk-Recorder runs an online search tool that lets you look up recorded documents by name or document number. It covers filings going back several decades. Older items may need a visit in person.

Copy fees run about $3 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost more. The office takes 5 to 10 business days to fill most copy requests. These fees apply to all Sunnyvale residents whose records sit in the Santa Clara County system. You can pay by check or money order for mail requests.

Voter data for Sunnyvale falls under the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters at 1555 Berger Drive in San Jose. You can check your own voter status online for free. Broader data pulls need a stated purpose under California Elections Code. Voter files hold names, addresses, and party info for Sunnyvale residents.

Note: Using voter registration data for commercial purposes is a misdemeanor under California law.

Sunnyvale City Clerk Search

The Sunnyvale City Clerk handles local public records. The office is in Sunnyvale City Hall at 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Business hours are weekdays. The city must respond to public records requests within 10 calendar days under the California Public Records Act. An extension of up to 14 more days is allowed if the city gives written notice. Electronic records from Sunnyvale are often free.

City Clerk files include council meeting minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and business license records. These can help you find Sunnyvale residents who hold permits or run local businesses. Campaign finance filings for city elections are kept here too. Paper copies cost between 10 and 25 cents per page at most city offices.

Sunnyvale also posts many records on its city website. Agendas, budgets, and staff reports are all there. This makes it easy to search for Sunnyvale directory info without a formal request.

Search Sunnyvale Court Cases

Court cases for Sunnyvale residents go through the Santa Clara County Superior Court. The court operates a public portal where you can search civil, family, probate, and small claims cases by name or case number. Criminal cases are also searchable online in Santa Clara County. This is more access than many California counties offer. Results show names, filing dates, case types, and dispositions. Some entries include addresses and other details useful for a Sunnyvale residents directory search.

The main courthouse is at 191 North First Street in downtown San Jose. A branch in Palo Alto handles certain matters too. Sunnyvale does not have its own courthouse, so all cases go through these locations. Copies of court documents cost about 50 cents per page for standard requests.

The California Secretary of State voter registration file request page is another way to find Sunnyvale residents statewide.

This page explains how to request the statewide voter file. The file includes all registered voters in Sunnyvale and the rest of California. Fees vary based on the format you pick.

Sunnyvale Property Records

Property records offer a solid way to find Sunnyvale residents who own real estate. The Santa Clara County Assessor keeps assessed value data for every parcel in the county, including all of Sunnyvale. You can search by owner name or by address. Results show ownership details, assessed values, and parcel data. The tool is free. No account is needed. Property records tie people to specific addresses, which makes them very useful for a Sunnyvale directory lookup.

Recording fees for new property documents follow the state schedule. The first page costs $15 to record. Each added page is $3. Searching existing records through the Assessor's online tool costs nothing. Transfer tax in Santa Clara County is $1.10 per $1,000 of value. Sunnyvale does not add a city transfer tax on top of that.

Note: Property tax records are public in California, so anyone can look up what a Sunnyvale homeowner pays each year.

Sunnyvale Public Records Law

Public records in Sunnyvale fall under the California Public Records Act. This law covers both city and county offices. It requires a response within 10 calendar days. Extensions of up to 14 more days are allowed with written notice. Most records about Sunnyvale residents are open to anyone. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Agencies cannot ask why you want them.

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Personnel files, medical records, and home addresses of certain officials are protected. Court records for juvenile cases and mental health matters are sealed. Voter data has its own rules under the Elections Code.

Both the city of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara County take requests by mail, email, and in person. Electronic records are often free of charge. Paper copies cost 10 to 25 cents per page at most offices. The statewide unclaimed property search from the State Controller also covers Sunnyvale residents. That tool is free and runs around the clock.

Note: Sunnyvale city agencies and Santa Clara County offices maintain separate records, so you may need to file requests with both depending on the data you need.

Nearby Sunnyvale Cities

These cities are close to Sunnyvale and have their own residents directory pages. Each one is served by county-level public records offices in the South Bay and East Bay.