Plumas County, California Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Plumas County are managed by the Plumas County Sheriff's Office. You can request access to these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly at 1400 E. Main Street, Quincy, CA, or by calling (530) 283-6375. Currently, there is no online portal for public access to mugshots, so inquiries must be made directly through the office.

To obtain a criminal background check in Plumas County, you need to contact the California Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ provides background checks through Live Scan fingerprinting services. You can find a Live Scan location in Plumas County or nearby areas and submit your fingerprints for processing. More information on the process can be found on the California DOJ website.

You can look up sex offenders in Plumas County by using the California Megan's Law website, which provides access to the state's sex offender registry. This online tool allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is maintained by the California Department of Justice and is updated regularly.

You can register to vote in Plumas County through the California Secretary of State's online portal at registertovote.ca.gov or by submitting a paper application to the Plumas County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters at 520 Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971 (phone: 530-283-6256). The registration deadline is 15 days before any election, though California offers conditional voter registration through Election Day at designated locations. Once registered, all the region voters automatically receive vote-by-mail ballots for every election, which can be returned by mail, at drop boxes, or at vote centers.

Property records in Plumas County can be accessed through the Plumas County Recorder-Clerk's Office at 520 Main Street, Quincy (phone: 530-283-6256) for recorded deeds, liens, and other title documents, and through the Assessor's Office at the same address (phone: 530-283-6380) for property tax assessments and parcel information. The Assessor's website (www.countyofplumas.com/assessor) offers a free online parcel search where you can look up property by assessor's parcel number (APN), owner name, or address to view assessed values, ownership information, and basic parcel maps. For certified copies of recorded documents, you must contact the Recorder's Office directly, as full document imaging may not be available online for all historical records.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Plumas County can be obtained from the Plumas County Clerk-Recorder's Office at 520 Main Street, Room 102, Quincy, CA 95971 (phone: 530-283-6256). Certified copies cost $28 for the first copy and $13 for additional copies of the same record ordered simultaneously. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate you are an authorized person under California Health and Safety Code (such as the person named, parent, legal guardian, or legal representative). In-person requests are typically processed immediately if the record is available; mail requests take 2-4 weeks. You can also order California vital records through the state Department of Public Health or online via VitalChek.com with additional fees.

Business records in Plumas County are maintained by multiple offices depending on the record type. Fictitious Business Name (DBA) statements are filed with and can be searched at the Plumas County Clerk-Recorder's Office, 520 Main Street, Quincy (phone: 530-283-6256). For formal business entity records including corporations and LLCs, use the California Secretary of State's free online Business Search at bizfilenet.sos.ca.gov. County business license information is administered by the Plumas County Administrative Office (phone: 530-283-6211), and you should contact them directly for local licensing requirements. Building permits and land use approvals are maintained by the Plumas County Building and Planning Departments at 555 Main Street, Quincy (phone: 530-283-6207).