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Placerville City Clerk

City legal records and public files 3101 Center Street Phone: (530) 642-5531 Fax: (530) 642-5538

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County
El Dorado County
County seat
Placerville
Population
10,747
El Dorado County population
191,185
Local records
City of Placerville
ZIP codes
95667

About Placerville public records

For residents seeking information on arrest records or criminal history, these records are carefully kept by both the Police Department and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, which oversees broader jurisdictional areas. For accessing public and vital records, residents can use the California Public Records Act (CPRA) to request information from various county offices. For property records, the El Dorado County Assessor's office provides full resources and assistance, while court records can be obtained through the El Dorado County Superior Court.

The El Dorado County Elections Department handles all voting matters for Placerville, operating from 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C, Placerville, CA 95667. Residents can reach the office at 530-621-7480 or visit edcgov.us. Candidate filing takes place in July and August before the November election. Candidate statements and campaign finance disclosures are available through the Placerville City Clerk at City Hall (530-642-5200) and the county Elections Department.

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How do I register to vote in Placerville, California?

To register to vote in Placerville, California, residents can register online through the California Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the El Dorado 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 Placerville, contact the El Dorado County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

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

Property records for Placerville, California are maintained by the El Dorado County Assessor's Office and the El Dorado County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within El Dorado County, including parcels in Placerville. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The El Dorado 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 El Dorado County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

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

Birth, death, and marriage records for Placerville, 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 El Dorado County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for El Dorado 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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