Riverside County Records Lookup

Riverside County stretches across the Inland Empire and into the desert, with a population of roughly 2.5 million people. The residents directory for this county pulls from court case records, property filings, vital records, voter registration data, and inmate databases. Riverside County agencies keep these records at offices in the city of Riverside and online through several search portals. This page covers the main tools for finding people in Riverside County, what each search costs, and how to request copies of the records you find.

Search Riverside County Court Cases

The Riverside Superior Court runs a public portal that lets you search case records online. Case number searches are free. You just type in the case number and the system pulls up the record. Name searches cost money. A single name search credit costs $1. You can buy 10 credits for $5. If you plan to search a lot, the court offers an unlimited 30-day plan for $250. That plan lets you run as many name searches as you want for a full month.

Copy fees for Riverside County court documents are $1 per page for the first 5 pages. After that, each extra page costs 50 cents. The court follows California Rules of Court for what records are available online. Civil cases have the most open access. Family, criminal, and juvenile records have limits on remote viewing. You may need to visit a courthouse to see those files in person.

The California Courts public records page explains how record access works across the state, including Riverside County.

This statewide resource covers general rules for court record access. Copies from the Judicial Council cost 10 cents per page. Riverside County has its own fee schedule for local documents.

Riverside County Recorded Documents

The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACR) handles recorded documents like deeds, liens, and marriage records. Call (951) 486-7000 for the County Clerk-Recorder or use the toll-free line at (800) 696-9144. The Assessor can be reached at (800) 746-1544 or (951) 955-6200. This office records all property transfers and maintains the official index of documents for Riverside County.

Property records are one of the best tools for finding Riverside County residents. When someone buys a home, the deed is recorded with the county. That record includes the buyer's name and the property address. Tax assessment data is also public. You can look up any parcel to see the owner's name and the assessed value. These records are tied to real property in Riverside County and go back many years.

Vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates are also available through the Clerk-Recorder. Certified copies have restrictions on who can get them. Informational copies are available to anyone. Recording fees follow state rules: $15 for page one, $4 for each page after.

Riverside County Inmate Search

The Riverside County Sheriff runs an online inmate search tool at jimspub.riversidesheriff.org. This tool lets you look up people who are currently in Riverside County jail. You can search by name. Results show booking details, charges, bail amounts, and court dates. The search is free and available at any time.

For people in state prison rather than county jail, the California Department of Corrections runs the CIRIS inmate search. That tool covers all state facilities and includes people committed from Riverside County. It shows the person's name, CDCR number, age, current location, and parole hearing dates.

Note: Jail records change daily as people get booked in and released, so search results reflect current custody status only.

Riverside County Voter Data

The Riverside County Registrar of Voters keeps voter registration records for all registered voters in the county. These records include names, addresses, party preference, and voting history. California law limits access to voter data. You must have a permitted purpose such as election work, journalism, scholarly research, or political outreach. Commercial use is not allowed.

You can also get Riverside County voter data through the statewide voter file from the California Secretary of State. The full statewide file costs $100 and includes all counties. Individual voter lookups cost $30 per name. The voter file is one of the most complete residents directory sources because it covers a large share of the adult population in Riverside County.

Find People in Riverside County

The State Controller's unclaimed property search is a free tool that can help you locate Riverside County residents. When banks, insurance companies, or employers cannot reach someone, they turn the money over to the state. You can search by name to see if a person has unclaimed funds. Results show the person's name and last known city.

This database covers the entire state and gets updated weekly. It is free to search and free to file a claim. The Controller's office also lets you download bulk CSV files of all unclaimed property records. These files are useful for searching large numbers of Riverside County residents at once.

Professional licensing data from the California Department of Consumer Affairs is another source. Anyone with a state-issued professional license has a public record showing their name, license type, status, and city. You can search over 150 license types through the DCA website. Riverside County residents who hold professional licenses will show up in that database.

Note: The California Public Records Act requires all Riverside County agencies to respond to record requests within 10 calendar days.

Riverside County Cities Directory

Riverside County has several cities with populations over 100,000. Each one has its own city clerk office and public records process. County-level records like court cases, vital records, and property deeds are all handled by Riverside County agencies. The city pages below cover local resources and contact information that can help you find people in specific parts of the county.

Click a city to see its directory page.

Nearby California Counties

These counties border Riverside County. Each one maintains its own public records databases and search tools for finding residents in that area of California.