Santa Clara, California is known for being the home of the San Francisco 49ers and the Santa Clara Convention Center. It is also home to Santa Clara University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of California. The city council of Santa Clara is composed of seven members, each elected to a four-year term. The council is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and enacting local laws. Below are direct public records resources that can help you find the most up-to-date information. 
	
 
			
	
		
		
		- City of Santa Clara
Directory of Santa Clara city records and information
 
		
		- Santa Clara City Clerk
City legal records and files
 1500 Warburton Ave
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
 Tel: (408) 615-2200
 Fax: (408) 241-6771 
 
		
		- Santa Clara Police Department
Law enforcement services
 601 El Camino Real
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
 Tel: (408) 615-4700
 Fax: (408) 261-0276 
 
		
		- Santa Clara Fire Department
Fire protection and prevention
 Fire Station No. 1
 777 Benton Street
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
 Tel: (408) 615-4900
 Fax: (408) 246-8652 
 
		
		- Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce
Business resources and services
 1850 Warburton Avenue
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
 Phone: 408-244-8244
 Fax: 408-244-7830 
 
		
		- Santa Clara Central Park Library
Reference materials and research assistance
 2635 Homestead Road
 Santa Clara, CA 95051
 Phone: 408-615-2900 
 
		
		- Santa Clara Planning and Inspection Department
Administering and enforcement of building zoning codes
 1500 Warburton Ave
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
 Tel: (408) 615-2450
 Fax: (408) 247-9857
 
		
		- Santa Clara U.S. Census
Population demographic information
 Santa Clara, CA 95050 
 
		
		- Santa Clara Criminal Records Search and History
Public Records Access
 Public Records Ombudsman P.O. Box 944255-2550
 Sacramento, CA 95814
 Phone: (916) 445-4069 Email: PublicRecords@doj.ca.gov
 
		
		- Santa Clara California Official Criminal History Background Check
Attorney General's Office California Department of Justice 
 Attn: Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
 Voice: (916) 322-3360 or (Toll-free in California) (800) 952-5225 Fax: (916) 323-5341
 
		
		- Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information 
 
		
		- Search For Inmates in Santa Clara and Corrections Records
ID & Warrants, (916) 445-6713
 Inmate Check Line (Media), (916) 557-5933
 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
 Office of Research
 1515 S Street
 Sacramento, CA 95811-7243
 Phone: (916) 323-3593
 FAX: (916) 323-2998 
		
    
     
     
What is the process for someone who is arrested in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California to go through the jail and court system?
If you get arrested in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, you would go to the Santa Clara County Main Jail. You would also go to the Santa Clara County Superior Court.
What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Santa Clara California Library?
You can find public records in the Santa Clara County Library. The library offers access to a variety of public records, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce records, as well as property records, court records, and other government documents.
Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in Santa Clara, California?
The Santa Clara Police Department offers fingerprinting services.
What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Santa Clara, California, and what information is provided in the records?
The Santa Clara County Recorder's Office is responsible for issuing vital records for Santa Clara, California. To obtain vital records, you must submit a request in person or by mail. In-person requests can be made at the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office. Requests by mail must include a completed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and a check or money order for the applicable fee. The application form and fee schedule can be found on the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office website. The vital records available from the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees. All records include the name of the individual, date of the event, and the address of the event.