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Lake County, California public records

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

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  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. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Lake County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsCounty Recorder3Search deeds2—
Property values and ownersCounty Assessor3Property search2—
Property tax billsTax Collector3Tax bill search2—
Court casesClerk of the Superior Court4Superior Court of California, County of Lake: Lakeport Courthouse5
Superior Court of California, County of Lake: Clearlake Branch5		Fees: county: Copies $.50 per page; most certification $40.00 per document plus copies; dissolution judgment certification $15.00 plus copies; research over 10 minutes $15.006
Marriage recordsCounty Recorder3——
Divorce recordsClerk of the Superior Court4——
Birth certificatesCounty Recorder3——
Death certificatesCounty Recorder3——
Probate and willsSuperior Court, Probate4——
Business names (DBA)Fictitious business name (DBA) statements are filed with the County Clerk of the county of the principal place of business (within 40 days of starting business)7——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Lake County are recorded by the County Recorder (Assessor-Recorder).3

Copy fee
Set by each county board of supervisors at cost recovery (no single statewide amount)8

How deeds work in California

Property values, owners and tax bills

The County Assessor (Assessor-Recorder) sets property values3; the Tax Collector bills and collects the tax3.

How property tax works in California

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Superior Court of California, County of Lake: Lakeport CourthouseProbate, guardianship, family law, civil, juvenile, criminal felony and more at Lakeport9Clerk of the Superior Courtportal.lake.courts.ca.gov/public-portal5
Superior Court of California, County of Lake: Clearlake BranchInfractions, small claims, limited unlawful detainers, child support9Clerk of the Superior Courtportal.lake.courts.ca.gov/public-portal5
Fees: county
Copies $.50 per page; most certification $40.00 per document plus copies; dissolution judgment certification $15.00 plus copies; research over 10 minutes $15.006
Fees: statewide
Statewide civil fee schedule (eff. Jan. 1, 2026): copy $0.50/page (GC 70627(a)); certification $40 (GC 70626(a)(4)); search >10 min $15 (GC 70627(c)); comparison $1/page; exemplification $5010
How to order
Clerk's office in person, or Research and Copy Request Form by mail or fax to (707) 262-13276
Retention
Some closed files are off site, about five days6

Criminal records and background checks

Felony
Lakeport Courthouse9
Portal note
Court portal omits dates of birth6

How California courts keep their files

Marriage records

Public marriages: County Recorder of the county where the license was issued; confidential marriages: County Clerk only11

California marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Superior Court (clerk) of the county where the divorce was granted12

Certification
$15.00 plus copy fees6

California divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

CDPH-Vital Records (statewide, since July 1905) and the County Recorder of the county of birth; local health department registrar for current and prior year11

Local registrar
Lake County Health Services Department, (707) 263-109011

Ordering a California birth certificate

Death certificates

CDPH-Vital Records (since July 1905) and County Recorder of the county of death; local health dept for current and prior year13

Local registrar
Lake County Health Services Department, (707) 263-109011

Ordering a California death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by: Lakeport Courthouse9

Finding a will or probate case in California

Business names (DBA)

Fictitious business name (DBA) statements are filed with the County Clerk of the county of the principal place of business (within 40 days of starting business)7

Voter records

Kept by the Registrar of Voters.14

Historical records

State archives
California State Archives (Secretary of State), Sacramento; research room Mon-Fri 9:30-4:00; limited mail/email reference (2-4 weeks); catalog: Minerva15

Good to know about Lake County records

  • State lists show the same person heading the Assessor and Recorder functions, and the county page is titled Assessor---Recorder3

Office addresses, phones and hours

County Recorder (Assessor-Recorder)

Address
Courthouse, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 9545311

County Assessor (Assessor-Recorder)

Tax Collector

Address
255 N Forbes Street, Room 215, Lakeport, CA 954532
Mail
Payments: Lake County Tax Collector, P.O. Box 6011, Whittier, CA 90607-60112
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm; closed county observed holidays2

Clerk of the Board

Clerk of the Superior Court

Address
Clerk's office: 255 N. Forbes Street, 4th Floor, Lakeport, CA6
Mail
Lake County Superior Court, 255 N. Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 954536
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm6

Clerk of the Superior Court

Address
Clerk's office: 255 N. Forbes Street, 4th Floor, Lakeport, CA6
Mail
Lake County Superior Court, 255 N. Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 954536
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm6

Superior Court, Probate (Lakeport Courthouse)

Address
675 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, CA 954539
Mail
Lake County Superior Court, 255 N. Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 954536
Hours
Counter and telephone 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.9

Lake County Health Services Department, Local Registrar of Births and Deaths

Address
922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, CA 9545311

Registrar of Voters

Address
325 N. Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 9545314
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.14

Records that are not online: public records requests

Which court
Judicial administrative records: written request to the Court Executive Officer, 255 N. Forbes Street, 4th Floor, Lakeport6

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The County Recorder (Assessor-Recorder) keeps deed records. Plain copies: Set by each county board of supervisors at cost recovery (no single statewide amount).38

Where do I get a divorce decree in Lake County?

Superior Court (clerk) of the county where the divorce was granted.12

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

Use the property search of the County Assessor (Assessor-Recorder): assr.parcelquest.com/lak.aspx2

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 Lake 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. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. County of Lakechecked November 8, 2026
  3. Listing of County Assessors, Auditors and Auditor-Controllers, Clerks of the Board, and Tax CollectorsCalifornia State Board of Equalizationchecked November 8, 2026
  4. Superior Court homeSuperior Court of California, County of Lakechecked November 8, 2026
  5. Online Case Information & Court CalendarSuperior Court of California, County of Lakechecked November 8, 2026
  6. Public Records, Media, and Research RequestsSuperior Court of California, County of Lakechecked November 8, 2026
  7. Business Entities FAQsCalifornia Secretary of Statechecked November 8, 2026
  8. Gov. Code § 27366 (recorder copy fees)California Legislature (Legislative Counsel)checked November 8, 2026
  9. Locations & Contact InfoSuperior Court of California, County of Lakechecked November 8, 2026
  10. Superior Court of California Statewide Civil Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026)Judicial Council of Californiachecked November 8, 2026
  11. County Registrar and Recorder DirectoryCalifornia Department of Public Health - Vital Recordschecked November 8, 2026
  12. Obtaining Copies of Divorce RecordsCalifornia Department of Public Health - Vital Recordschecked November 8, 2026
  13. Obtaining Certified Copies of Death CertificatesCalifornia Department of Public Health - Vital Recordschecked November 8, 2026
  14. County Elections OfficesCalifornia Secretary of Statechecked November 8, 2026
  15. California State ArchivesCalifornia Secretary of State - State Archiveschecked November 8, 2026
  16. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026