San Bernardino County, California Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in San Bernardino County are managed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. These images are typically available through the department's online inmate locator tool. For more detailed requests, you may need to contact the Sheriff's Department Records Division directly.

To obtain a criminal background check in San Bernardino County, you should contact the California Department of Justice, as they handle statewide background checks. Locally, you can request a background check through the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department by submitting fingerprints and completing the necessary forms. The process may require a fee and proof of identity.

To look up sex offenders in San Bernardino County, you can use the California Megan's Law website, which provides access to the California Sex Offender Registry. This online tool allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location within the county.

You can register to vote in San Bernardino County through the California online voter registration system at registertovote.ca.gov, by submitting a paper registration form to the Registrar of Voters at 777 East Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0770, or in person at any DMV office. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election, though California's conditional voter registration allows eligible citizens to register and vote provisionally through Election Day at designated Vote Centers. Contact the Registrar of Voters at (909) 387-8300 or visit www.sbcountyelections.com for assistance. All registered voters in California automatically receive vote-by-mail ballots for every election.

Property records in San Bernardino County can be searched through the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk's online system at cris.sbcounty.gov for recorded documents including deeds, deeds of trust, and liens, with free searching and pay-per-view document imaging. For property tax assessment information, ownership details, and parcel data, visit countyfees.sbcounty.gov which provides free access to assessed values and tax payment history. The county's GIS parcel viewer at gis.sbcounty.gov displays parcel boundaries, zoning, and aerial imagery. For certified copies or in-person assistance, visit the Recorder's office at 222 West Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, or call (909) 387-8306.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in San Bernardino County are obtained from the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk, Office of Vital Records, 222 West Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022, phone (909) 387-8656. Certified birth certificates cost $31 for the first copy and death certificates cost $26, with additional copies available at reduced rates when ordered simultaneously. Processing takes approximately 15-20 business days for mail requests, or same-day service is available for walk-in requests during business hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Online expedited ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional fees, and valid photo ID plus proof of relationship to the registrant is required for all requests.

Business license requirements vary by city in San Bernardino County, with each incorporated city maintaining its own licensing system; contact the specific city's finance or business license department for local licenses. For businesses in unincorporated county areas, contact the County Tax Collector's Business License Division at (909) 387-8308. Fictitious Business Name (DBA) statements are filed with the County Recorder at 222 West Hospitality Lane and can be searched in person or by contacting (909) 387-8306. For information on corporations, LLCs, and other registered business entities, search the California Secretary of State's free database at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov which provides statewide business entity information.