Butte County, California Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Butte County can be obtained from the Butte County Sheriff's Office. They may be available through the Sheriff's Office online portal or by submitting a request directly to their office located at 5 Gillick Way, Oroville, CA. Keep in mind that access to these photos may be subject to privacy laws and regulations.

To obtain a criminal background check in Butte County, you can contact the California Department of Justice, which handles background checks for the state. Locally, you may also visit the Butte County Sheriff's Office for assistance with fingerprinting services required for the background check process. Ensure you have the necessary identification and fees as required by the state.

You can look up sex offenders in Butte County by accessing the California Megan's Law website, which provides information on registered sex offenders throughout the state. This online registry allows you to search by name, address, or city to find details about offenders residing in Butte County. The site is maintained by the California Department of Justice and is regularly updated.

Voter registration in Butte County is handled by the Butte County Clerk-Recorder Elections Division at (530) 538-7761. You can register online at registertovote.ca.gov up to 15 days before an election, or use conditional voter registration through Election Day at designated locations. California automatically sends vote-by-mail ballots to all registered voters, and you can track your ballot status through the county elections website at clerk.buttecounty.net.

Property records in Butte County are maintained by the Recorder-Clerk at 155 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, and the Assessor's Office at 25 County Center Drive. The county provides a free online parcel viewer and property information system at buttecounty.net/assessor where you can search by address, owner name, or assessor's parcel number (APN). The system displays deeds, tax assessments, property characteristics, ownership history, and GIS maps, with official recorded documents searchable through the Recorder-Clerk's online index.

Birth and death certificates for events in Butte County are issued by the Butte County Clerk-Recorder at 155 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965, phone (530) 538-7691. Birth certificates cost $28 for the first certified copy and death certificates cost $21, with processing taking 10-15 business days. You must provide valid photo ID and prove eligibility under California Health and Safety Code Section 102425. Alternatively, you can order from the California Department of Public Health Vital Records office for events anywhere in the state.

Business licenses in Butte County are issued by individual cities: contact the City of Chico Finance Department (530) 879-7206), City of Oroville (530) 538-2424), or City of Gridley (530) 846-3631) for local license information. Fictitious business name statements (DBAs) are filed with the Butte County Clerk-Recorder at (530) 538-7691. For corporations and LLCs, search the California Secretary of State business database free at bizfileонлайн.sos.ca.gov, which includes all registered business entities, corporate officers, and active status information.