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Police & jail

Mono County Sheriff's Office

The Mono County Sheriff-Coroner in Bridgeport: patrol, the county jail, civil process, records requests and the coroner's office.

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Property records

Mono County Clerk-Recorder

Recorded deeds and maps, birth, death and marriage certificates and fictitious business names for Mono County.

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Property records

Mono County Assessor

Property assessments, parcel ownership and assessed values for Mono County.

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County court

Mono County Superior Court

Case records, name searches and records requests from the Superior Court of California, County of Mono.

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About public records in Mono County

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Mono County at a glance

State
California
County seat
Bridgeport
Population
13,195
Area
3,131 sq mi
Founded
1861
Cities and towns
7

Mono County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Mono County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement services across the unincorporated areas of Mono County.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Mono County is primarily provided by Mono County Sheriff's Office, which covers the unincorporated areas.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Mono County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Mono County and provides countywide services including jail operations, search and rescue, and coroner functions. The Sheriff's website Mono County operates Mono County Jail in Bridgeport, which houses inmates arrested within Mono County. Inmate lookup services are available by contacting the jail directly at extension 7290, or through the Sheriff's website where booking information may be posted. The Mammoth Lakes Police Department is located at 568 Old Mammoth Road and can be contacted through the office’s website. Under California's Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.), citizens have the right to request arrest records, police reports, and booking logs from law enforcement agencies in Mono County.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Mono County are maintained by Mono County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the guidelines set forth by the California Public Records Act.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate information, including current custody status, can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Mono County are taken and retained by Mono County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office.

To search for someone recently arrested in Mono County, California, you can contact the Mono County Jail located at the county Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides an inmate lookup service that can be accessed by calling them directly at (760) 932-7549.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Mono County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Mono County

Old mine sites
604
Sites with no status in the records
47
Still producing
66
Main minerals
Gold; Silver; Tungsten
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
2,281
Shafts and tunnels
369
What they are
prospect pit, adit, mine shaft, gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1954 to 1994
Records behind them
3,089 records for 2,998 sites, the rest are the same working written down twice

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 717 named mine sites inside the county, 604 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 2,281 holes drawn inside the county, 369 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Gold; Silver; Tungsten.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area.

600 of 2,954 shown
Mono County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. Purple is a shaft or a tunnel. Hover a dot for its name.
California mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Mono County (239 shown, 386 more named and 2,242 unnamed on the map)

Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.

California abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Mono County public-records FAQs

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Mono County, California?

Mugshots or booking photos in Mono County, California, can be obtained from the Mono County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of all bookings and may provide access to these photos upon request. For online access, you can visit the county Sheriff's Office website or contact their records division directly for assistance.

How do I get a criminal background check in Mono County, California?

To obtain a criminal background check in Mono County, California, you need to contact the California Department of Justice (DOJ), which handles background checks for the state. Locally, you can initiate the process through the Mono County Sheriff's Office, which may provide fingerprinting services required for the DOJ background check. Visit the DOJ's official website for detailed instructions and necessary forms.

How can I look up sex offenders in Mono County, California?

To look up sex offenders in Mono County, California, you can use the California Megan's Law website, which provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders. This registry is maintained by the California Department of Justice and allows you to search by name, address, or city.

How do I register to vote in Mono County, California?

You can register to vote in Mono County through the California Secretary of State's online portal at registertovote.ca.gov, by mail using a voter registration form, or in person at the Mono County Clerk-Recorder's office at 74 North School Street, Bridgeport. You must register at least 15 days before an election to receive a ballot by mail, though California offers conditional registration up through Election Day at the elections office. All registered voters automatically receive mail-in ballots for every election, and you can track your ballot status online through the state's Where's My Ballot system.

How do I look up property records in Mono County, California?

Property records in Mono County are maintained by the Mono County Recorder's Office at 74 North School Street, Bridgeport, phone (760) 932-5533, where you can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. Property tax information and assessments are available through the Mono County Assessor's Office at the same address, phone (760) 932-5480. While Mono may offer limited online property information through its GIS system, record searches typically require contacting the office directly by phone, in person, or through written request. Some basic parcel information may be viewable on the county website at monocounty.ca.gov.

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

Birth and death certificates for events that occurred in Mono County are available from the Mono County Clerk-Recorder's Office at 74 North School Street, Bridgeport, California 93517, phone (760) 932-5530. The fee is approximately $28 for the first certified copy and $25 for additional copies ordered at the same time. Processing is typically immediate for in-person requests or takes several days to weeks by mail. You can also order California vital records through the state's Vital Records Office at cdph.ca.gov or through VitalChek for expedited service. Valid photo identification and proof of eligibility (direct relationship or legal interest) are required.

How do I find business license records in Mono County, California?

Business licenses in Mono County are issued by individual municipalities such as the Town of Mammoth Lakes or by the county for unincorporated areas; contact the Mono County Administrative Office at (760) 932-5420 for specific licensing requirements. Fictitious business name (DBA) statements are filed with the Mono County Clerk-Recorder at (760) 932-5530. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the California Secretary of State's business database at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov, which provides free online access to all registered business entities in California. Building permits and zoning information are available through Mono County Community Development at (760) 924-1800.

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