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County
Contra Costa County
County seat
Martinez
Population
531,175
Contra Costa County population
1,153,526
Local records
City of Concord
ZIP codes
94518, 94519, 94565, 94521, 94520, 94522, 94524, 94527

About Concord public records

For people seeking information about inmates or criminal history, the Contra Costa County Detention Facility, located nearby, provides resources for conducting background checks. For public records, Concord residents can request documents under the California Public Records Act (CPRA) through the city clerk’s office. Vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates are managed by the Contra Costa County Clerk’s office, which also oversees the issuance of permits and licenses. Property records can be accessed through the Contra Costa County Assessor’s office, while court records are obtainable from the Contra Costa County Superior Court.

Concord voters are served by the Contra Costa County Elections Division, officially part of the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder's Office, located at 555 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553, phone (925) 335-7800, with website at www.cocovote.us. This office administers all federal, state, county, and local elections for residents, handling voter registration, ballot preparation, vote-by-mail services, and results tabulation. A satellite office operates at 555 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, phone (925) 608-9200, providing additional convenience. These elections typically occur in November of even-numbered years, consolidated with statewide general elections. Candidate filing information, campaign disclosure statements (Form 460 and 496 filings), and local ballot measures are available through the City Clerk's Office at (925) 671-3390 and the Contra Costa County Elections Division.

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How do I register to vote in Concord, California?

To register to vote in Concord, California, residents can register online through the California Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Contra Costa County elections office. California requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The standard online and mail registration deadline is 15 days before an election; conditional voter registration is available after that deadline and on Election Day at county election offices and vote centers. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the California Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Concord, contact the Contra Costa County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Concord, California?

Property records for Concord, California are maintained by the Contra Costa County Assessor's Office and the Contra Costa County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Contra Costa County, including parcels in Concord. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Contra Costa County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many California counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Contra Costa County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Concord, California?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Concord, California residents are available through both county and state offices. The California Department of Public Health, Vital Records, located in Sacramento, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in California. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Contra Costa County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Contra Costa County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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