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Tuolumne County Sheriffs Records Division

Tuolumne County Sheriffs Records Division, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.

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Vital records

Tuolumne County Death Records

Tuolumne County Death Records, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.

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Vital records

Tuolumne County Marriage Records

Tuolumne County Marriage Records, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.

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Property records

Tuolumne County Property Tax Information

The Tuolumne County Treasurer bills and collects the property taxes and keeps the record of what is owed and what has been paid on each parcel in the county.

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City records

Tuolumne Voter Registration

Voter registration and election information from Tuolumne Voter Registration, the office that keeps the county voter roll.

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Tuolumne County at a glance

State
California
County seat
Sonora
Population
55,620
Area
2,295 sq mi
Founded
1850
Cities and towns
15

Tuolumne County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Tuolumne County.

Police Departments. In addition to Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Tuolumne County includes the Sonora Police Department, which serves the city of Sonora. These agencies coordinate on major crimes and public safety initiatives, with the Sheriff's Office handling broader jurisdictional issues and the Sonora Police Department focusing on municipal law enforcement.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 28 Lower Sunset Drive, Sonora, CA 95370 (phone: 209-533-5815), is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Tuolumne County and provides countywide services including operating Tuolumne County Jail. The Sheriff's website (www.tuolumnecountysheriff.com) provides public information and resources. Tuolumne County Jail, located at the Sheriff's headquarters, houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's website under the "Who's in Jail" feature, providing booking information, charges, and bail status. The incorporated cities of Sonora and other municipalities contract with the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services rather than maintaining independent police departments. Arrest records are public information under the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 6254(f)), which requires disclosure of arrest logs, booking records, and certain investigative records unless exempted.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Tuolumne County are maintained by Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request these records by submitting a formal request to the Sheriff's Office, which processes these under the California Public Records Act.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office website, allowing the public to search for current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Tuolumne County are taken and retained by Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either online or by request, depending on the availability of digital records.

The Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne, is the trial court of general jurisdiction serving Tuolumne County. The court is located at 41 West Yaney Avenue, Sonora, CA 95370 (phone: 209-533-5555). Tuolumne County Elections Department, located at 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370 (phone: 209-533-5570, website: www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/194/Election-Information), administers all federal, state, and local elections in Tuolumne County. Business licenses and permits in Tuolumne County are administered at the city level for incorporated areas and by Tuolumne County for unincorporated regions. Tuolumne County Community Resources Agency, located at 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370 (phone: 209-533-5633), handles building permits, land use permits, and zoning compliance.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Tuolumne County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Tuolumne County

Old mine sites
609
Sites with no status in the records
304
Still producing
143
Worked underground, in the mine records
424
Main minerals
Gold; Chromium; Tungsten
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
606
Shafts and tunnels
342
What they are
prospect pit, adit, mine shaft, gold
Maps surveyed
1947 to 2001
Records behind them
1,913 records for 1,662 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 1,056 named mine sites inside the county, 609 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 606 holes drawn inside the county, 342 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Gold; Chromium; 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.

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Tuolumne County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
California mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Tuolumne County (280 shown, 854 more named and 526 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.

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

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Tuolumne County. Ask that agency for its record. Under Penal Code 13665, a police department or sheriff's office may not share on social media the booking photos of a person arrested on suspicion of a nonviolent crime unless an exception applies, and must remove booking photos it shared on social media within 14 days unless an exception still applies.

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

The California criminal history record comes from the California Department of Justice. Record Review of your own record only: submit fingerprint images through Live Scan and follow the DOJ Record Review instructions. Fee: $25 processing fee to the DOJ, plus the Live Scan agency's fingerprint fee; a fee waiver may be available.

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

Search the California Megan's Law Website (Department of Justice), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

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

Register with the county elections official (county elections office or registrar of voters) or through the California Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. The deadline to register is 15 days before Election Day; after that, same day (conditional) registration and voting is available at the county elections office.

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

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Tuolumne County are kept by the Tuolumne County Recorder. Property values are set by the County Assessor, and tax bills come from the County Tax Collector. Source: official state page.

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

Certified birth and death certificates for California come from the California Department of Public Health, Vital Records (CDPH VR). Copies may be obtained in person at the county office (County Registrar or Recorder) where the birth was registered, for events in that county. By mail with form VS 111 to California Department of Public Health, Vital Records, MS 5103, P.O. Box 997410, Sacramento, CA 95899-7410, or in person at the county office where the event was registered; since July 1, 2026 CDPH VR no longer accepts applications sent through online third party vendors. Fee: $31 for each certified copy of a birth record.

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

Business entity filings are searched with the California Secretary of State (bizfile Online). Most California cities and counties require a business license, permits or registration to do business within their limits.

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