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Humboldt County, California public records

In Humboldt County, deeds are recorded by the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder; property values come from the Humboldt County Assessor; court files are kept by the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Court Clerk.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Good to know about Humboldt County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsHumboldt County Clerk-Recorder4Search deeds2Free search, fee for copies$2.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page; maps $7.00 first page, $5.00 each additional page3
Property values and ownersHumboldt County Assessor5Property search6—
Property tax billsHumboldt County Treasurer - Tax Collector5Tax bill search7Free search—
Court casesSuperior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Court Clerk's Office8Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt9Copies $0.50/page (GC 70627(a)); certification $40 (GC 70626(a)(4)); search over 10 minutes $1510
Marriage recordsHumboldt County Clerk-Recorder4——
Divorce recordsSuperior Court (not the Clerk-Recorder): 421 I Street, Eureka, (707) 445-72568——
Birth certificatesClerk-Recorder11——
Death certificatesClerk-Recorder12——
Probate and willsSuperior Court Probate Division, 421 I Street, Eureka; (707) 445-7256 option 213——
Business names (DBA)Fictitious business name filing at County Clerk3——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Humboldt County are recorded by the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder.4

Online search
humboldtcountyca-web.tylerhost.net/…2Free search, fee for copies
Cost
Fee to purchase/print non-certified copies (card, 2.95% provider fee, $2 minimum); the county does not state whether the index search itself is free2
Who runs it
Tyler Technologies (Self-Service Web, tylerhost.net) linked from the county Clerk-Recorder page2
Years online
Index of official records and recorded maps 1979 to present; document/map images for purchase 04/09/1999 to present2
Copy fee
$2.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page; maps $7.00 first page, $5.00 each additional page3
Certified copy fee
$2.00 certification fee (plus copy fee)3
How to order
In person at 825 5th Street 5th Floor, by drop box outside the office door, or by US/express mail; online non-certified copies via Self-Service Web14
Recording fees
$13.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page; SB2 Housing and Job Act fee $75.003
Payment note
Office: credit & debit cards NOT accepted (Clerk-Recorder main page); the FBN page states cards are now accepted in office with a 2.95% provider fee - conflicting, confirm by phone15

How deeds work in California

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Humboldt County Assessor sets property values5; the Humboldt County Treasurer - Tax Collector bills and collects the tax5.

Property search
common1.mptsweb.com/mbap/humboldt/asr (Property Assessment Inquiry; search by parcel number, assessment number or street address)6
Parcel quest lite
County menu item "Property Search and Detail" opens ParcelQuest Lite (free parcel detail within usage limits)16
Tax bill search
common2.mptsweb.com/… (view free; payment fees: credit card 2.38% ($2 min), debit $4.95, e-check free)7
Parcel map (GIS)
Web GIS 4.1: experience.arcgis.com/…17
Appealing a value
Informal Prop 8 review with the Assessor; formal appeal to the Assessment Appeals Board (Clerk of the Board, 825 Fifth St. Room 111, 707-476-2390)18

How property tax works in California

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Superior Court of California, County of HumboldtCriminal, traffic, civil, small claims, unlawful detainer, family law, probate (decedent's estates, conservatorship, guardianship), juvenileSuperior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Court Clerk's Office (criminal, civil, family, probate, small claims)cms.humboldt.courts.ca.gov Online case access public portal9
Fees
Copies $0.50/page (GC 70627(a)); certification $40 (GC 70626(a)(4)); search over 10 minutes $1510

Criminal records and background checks

Summary
Court records via Superior Court; criminal history is not public - own record through CA DOJ with fingerprints (Sheriff Live Scan $35 rolling fee plus DOJ fees)19

How California courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder.4

Certified copy
$19 per certified copy (licenses issued in Humboldt County); in person, by mail with notarized sworn statement, or VitalChek (+$7)20
Marriage license
Public license $78.00; confidential license $80.00; start on Self-Service Web, both applicants appear in person 10:30am-4:00pm21

California marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Superior Court (not the Clerk-Recorder): 421 I Street, Eureka, (707) 445-72568

California divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Clerk-Recorder: $31 per certified copy; authorized copy requires sworn statement (notarized if by mail); others get informational copy; processing 3-5 business days by mail11

Ordering a California birth certificate

Death certificates

Clerk-Recorder: $26 per certified copy12

Ordering a California death certificate

Probate records and wills

Superior Court Probate Division, 421 I Street, Eureka; (707) 445-7256 option 213

Finding a will or probate case in California

Business names (DBA)

Fictitious business name filing at County Clerk: $50 base (one name, one registrant), $10 each additional; abandonment/withdrawal $40; FBN search $53

Voter records

Humboldt County Elections, 2426 6th Street, Eureka; (707) 445-748122

Good to know about Humboldt County records

  • One elected official is County Clerk, Recorder and Registrar of Voters22
  • Recorder online index starts 1979; document images purchasable from 04/09/19992
  • Clerk-Recorder issues certified vital records only for events in Humboldt County14
  • Assessor and Treasurer-Tax Collector public counters are closed on Fridays23
  • Superior Court clerk office public hours are only 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.13

Office addresses, phones and hours

Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder

Recording, vital records, marriage licenses, fictitious business names

Address
825 5th Street, 5th Floor, Eureka, CA 9550115
Mail
Humboldt County Recorder, Vital Record Division, 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 (vital record mail orders)11
Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays14

Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder (County Clerk functions: marriage licenses, fictitious business names, notary and professional registrations)

Address
825 5th Street, 5th Floor, Eureka, CA 9550115
Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays14

Humboldt County Assessor

Address
825 5th Street, Room 300, Eureka, CA 955016
Mail
825 5th Street, Room 300, Eureka, CA 9550123
Phone
707-445-7663; toll free 866-240-0485; fax 707-445-741023
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; closed to the public on Fridays (phone/email still answered)23

Humboldt County Treasurer - Tax Collector

Address
825 5th St., Room 125, Eureka, CA 9550124
Phone
707-476-2450; 877-448-6829; fax 707-445-760824
Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm; Friday closed24

Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Court Clerk's Office (criminal, civil, family, probate, small claims)

Address
421 I Street, Eureka, CA 95501 (Clerk’s Office); courthouse 825 5th Street, Eureka13
Phone
(707) 445-7256 (option 1 criminal/traffic, option 2 civil/probate/small claims, option 3 family)13
Hours
Office 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; drop box 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.13

Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Probate Division

Address
421 I Street, Eureka, CA 9550113
Phone
(707) 445-7256 option 213
Hours
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.13

Humboldt County Elections

Address
2426 6th Street, Eureka, CA 9550122
Phone
(707) 445-7481; fax (707) 445-720422
Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)25

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Records Unit

Address
Main Station, 826 4th St., Eureka, CA 9550119
Hours
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Main Station business hours)19

Humboldt County Web GIS

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Requests in writing by mail, email, fax or hand-delivery under the California Public Records Act, or via the county NextRequest portal19

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Humboldt County?

The Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder keeps deed records. To order copies: In person at 825 5th Street 5th Floor, by drop box outside the office door, or by US/express mail; online non-certified copies via Self-Service Web. Plain copies: $2.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page; maps $7.00 first page, $5.00 each additional page. Certified copies: $2.00 certification fee (plus copy fee).4143

Can I search Humboldt County land records online for free?

Yes, searching is free; copies cost extra. Fee to purchase/print non-certified copies (card, 2.95% provider fee, $2 minimum); the county does not state whether the index search itself is free. The official search: humboldtcountyca-web.tylerhost.net/…2

Where do I get a divorce decree in Humboldt County?

Superior Court (not the Clerk-Recorder): 421 I Street, Eureka, (707) 445-7256.8

How do I look up who owns a property in Humboldt County?

Use the property search of the Humboldt County Assessor: common1.mptsweb.com/mbap/humboldt/asr6

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Humboldt County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 27 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Search / Self-Service WebCounty of Humboldt, California
  3. Clerk Recorder Fee Schedule (PDF)County of Humboldt, California
  4. County Registrars and RecordersCalifornia Department of Public Health
  5. Listing of County Assessors, Auditors and Auditor-Controllers, Clerks of the Board, and Tax CollectorsCalifornia State Board of Equalization
  6. Assessor Online SearchCounty of Humboldt, California
  7. View or Pay Property Taxes OnlineCounty of Humboldt, California
  8. Divorce RecordsCounty of Humboldt, California
  9. Online ServicesSuperior Court of California, County of Humboldt
  10. 2026 Statewide Civil Fee Schedule (court copy)Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt / Judicial Council
  11. Birth CertificatesCounty of Humboldt, California
  12. Death CertificatesCounty of Humboldt, California
  13. Contact Us/LocationsSuperior Court of California, County of Humboldt
  14. Vital Record Certified CopiesCounty of Humboldt, California
  15. Clerk-RecorderCounty of Humboldt, California
  16. Property Search and Detail (county link resolving to ParcelQuest Lite)County of Humboldt, California
  17. Web GISCounty of Humboldt, California
  18. Assessment Appeals BoardCounty of Humboldt, California
  19. Sheriff Records UnitCounty of Humboldt, California
  20. Marriage CertificatesCounty of Humboldt, California
  21. Apply for a Marriage LicenseCounty of Humboldt, California
  22. County Elections OfficesCalifornia Secretary of State
  23. AssessorCounty of Humboldt, California
  24. Treasurer - Tax CollectorCounty of Humboldt, California
  25. Elections & Voter RegistrationCounty of Humboldt, California
  26. Site MapCounty of Humboldt, California
  27. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau