Vacaville Records Search

The Vacaville residents directory helps you find people who live in this Solano County city. Vacaville has about 104,000 residents and sits between the Sacramento Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Public records for Vacaville residents come from county agencies in Fairfield, the city clerk's office, and state databases. Voter rolls, court case files, property ownership records, and vital records are all available through these sources. This page covers how to search each one when you need to find someone in Vacaville.

Solano County Records for Vacaville

Solano County handles most public records for Vacaville residents. The county seat is Fairfield, about 15 minutes south. The Clerk-Recorder is at 675 Texas Street, Suite 2600, in Fairfield. This office manages voter registration files, vital records, and recorded documents. You can call (707) 784-6200 for help with record requests. Walk-in service runs during normal business hours on weekdays.

Voter files are a good starting point for any Vacaville people search. The county maintains a voter roll with names and home addresses. Registered voters in Vacaville show up in the county database. You can also request the statewide voter file through the Secretary of State. That file covers every registered voter in California but takes longer to process than a county request.

Vital records like birth and death certificates are also available through the Clerk-Recorder. Certified copies cost $15 for birth certificates and $21 for death certificates. Marriage licenses and certificates are filed here too.

Vacaville Court Records Access

Court records for Vacaville residents are held by the Solano County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in Fairfield at 600 Union Avenue. All civil, criminal, family law, and probate cases for Vacaville go through this court. You search by name or case number to find records tied to a Vacaville resident.

Civil case files are the most accessible. They cover lawsuits, debt cases, and landlord-tenant disputes. Small claims records are public. Unlawful detainer cases can show where someone was living in Vacaville at a certain time. Criminal records need an in-person visit to the courthouse. Traffic citations and infractions for Vacaville residents are also in the court system.

Vacaville is also home to two state prison facilities. The California Medical Facility and the California State Prison, Solano, are both located in Vacaville. You can search for people at these facilities using the CDCR CIRIS inmate locator.

The CIRIS tool shows names, CDCR numbers, and facility locations. It covers all California state prisons, including both facilities in Vacaville.

Note: Family law and juvenile records are not available to the general public in California.

Vacaville City Clerk Office

The Vacaville City Clerk keeps local government records. City Hall is at 650 Merchant Street. The clerk handles public records requests, city council minutes, resolutions, and ordinances. Business license files are also available. These records can help you find Vacaville residents who hold a city permit or run a local business.

You can submit a request under the California Public Records Act. The city has 10 days to respond. Electronic records are free when sent by email. Paper copies cost a small fee per page. Code enforcement files and planning records are kept by other city departments but can be requested through the clerk.

Find Vacaville Property Records

Property data is useful for finding Vacaville residents who own real estate. The Solano County Assessor has records for every parcel in the city. You can search by address or owner name. Results show the property owner, assessed value, lot size, and building details. The Assessor is at 675 Texas Street in Fairfield. Online lookups are available through the county site.

Recorded documents tell you more about property changes. Grant deeds show when someone bought or sold a home in Vacaville. Trust deeds show who holds the mortgage. Notices of default point to properties in foreclosure. All of these records are public and filed with the Solano County Clerk-Recorder. They create a trail you can follow to track someone's time in Vacaville.

Tax rolls are updated each year. They list the current owner of every parcel in the city. Property tax records can confirm if a person still lives at an address in Vacaville or has moved to a new location.

Note: The standard recording fee is $15 for the first page of any document filed with the Clerk-Recorder.

Vacaville Public Records Laws

The California Public Records Act covers all record requests in Vacaville. Both city and county agencies must follow this law. They have 10 calendar days to respond. Extensions of up to 14 days are allowed if needed. You do not need to give a reason for your request.

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Personnel files, medical information, and active investigation records are not public. Addresses of certain officials and law enforcement officers may be withheld. Voter data has separate rules under the Elections Code. It is a misdemeanor to use voter information for commercial purposes in California. Most other Vacaville public records are open to anyone who asks.

Cities Near Vacaville

These cities are near Vacaville and have residents directory pages on this site. Fairfield and Vallejo are in Solano County. Sacramento is the state capital about 35 miles east.