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Riverside County, California public records

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

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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. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Riverside 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 recordsAssessor-County Clerk-Recorder4Search deeds23Fee charged$8.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page (official records regular copy)3
Property values and ownersAssessor-County Clerk-Recorder4Property search5—
Property tax billsTreasurer-Tax Collector4Tax bill search6—
Court casesSuperior Court of California, County of Riverside7Superior Court of California, County of Riverside8Statewide civil fee schedule (eff. Jan. 1, 2026): certified copy $40 (GC 70626(a)(4)); copies $0.50/page (GC 70627(a)); search >10 min $159
Marriage recordsAssessor-County Clerk-Recorder10——
Divorce recordsSuperior Court of California, County of Riverside (state rule: decrees only from the Superior Court where granted)11——
Birth certificatesAssessor-County Clerk-Recorder4—$34.00 (fee effective 01/01/2026)12
Death certificatesAssessor-County Clerk-Recorder4—$26.00 (fee effective 01/01/2026)12
Probate and willsSuperior Court of California, County of Riverside (probate)13——
Business names (DBA)Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder10Search business names10$66.00 FBN statement (one name, one registrant) + $5 each additional name/registrant; certified copy $2.0014

Deeds and land records

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

Online search
webselfservice.rivcoacr.org/…2Fee charged
Cost
Fee3
Years online
In-office computers: 1975 forward; 1974 and earlier at Gateway Riverside3
Copy fee
$8.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page (official records regular copy)3
Certified copy fee
$2.00 certification of the entire document (plus copy fee)3
How to order
Online via Records Index Search (48-hour processing, mailed), in person (same day, appointment recommended), by mail with form ACR515 to P.O. Box 751 (1-2 weeks), or drop box. Checks payable to Riverside County Recorder.3
Recording fee
$14.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page, plus state SB2 fee $75 per title where applicable15

How deeds work in California

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor) sets property values4; the Treasurer-Tax Collector bills and collects the tax4.

Property search
rivcoview.rivcoacr.org (RivCoView real property data portal)5
Appealing a value
Assessment Appeals Board via the Clerk of the Board Appeals Division (rivcocob.org); informal review with Assessor first17
Tax due dates
Two installments: first by December 10, second by April 10; 10% penalty on late installments18

Full Riverside County deeds and property guide: searches, appeals and state rules

How property tax works in California

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Superior Court of California, County of RiversideFelony, misdemeanor, civil, family/divorce, probate, small claims, traffic (unified trial court)Superior Court of California, County of Riverside (clerk)epublic-access.riverside.courts.ca.gov/…8
Fees
Statewide civil fee schedule (eff. Jan. 1, 2026): certified copy $40 (GC 70626(a)(4)); copies $0.50/page (GC 70627(a)); search >10 min $159
County note
The County does not keep court records10

Criminal records and background checks

Summary
Criminal case information via Superior Court Public Access; state criminal history from CA DOJ (own record only)10

How California courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (County Clerk).10

Certified copy
$19.00 certified marriage certificate (County Clerk-Recorder; marriages licensed in Riverside County)12
Marriage license
Public marriage license $111.00; confidential marriage license $122.0019
Confidential
Confidential marriage copies only to the married couple20

California marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside (state rule: decrees only from the Superior Court where granted)11

California divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Recorder).4

County
Riverside County Clerk-Recorder issues births for all years (once received from Public Health, typically 4-6 weeks after the event); RUHS-Public Health Office of Vital Records issues current and prior year12
Fee
$34.00 (fee effective 01/01/2026)12
How to order
Online application (identity verification for authorized copies; 2.15% card fee), in person with ID, or by mail with notarized application12
Unauthorized vendors
County warns other internet vendors are not authorized12

Ordering a California birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Recorder).4

Fee
$26.00 (fee effective 01/01/2026)12
Current
Current and prior year deaths also from RUHS-Public Health Office of Vital Records10

Ordering a California death certificate

Probate records and wills

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside (probate); state: probate records held by each superior court13

Finding a will or probate case in California

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (County Clerk).10

About this search
Online FBN Search10
Fee
$66.00 FBN statement (one name, one registrant) + $5 each additional name/registrant; certified copy $2.0014

Voter records

Registrar of Voters, voteinfo.net21

Historical records

Robert J. Fitch Archives: original Board of Supervisors actions from 1893, historical property ownership/valuation, mining and water records22

Good to know about Riverside County records

  • Assessor, County Clerk and Recorder are one consolidated department (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder) under one official19
  • Recorded documents from 1974 and earlier can be searched only at the Gateway Riverside office3
  • Mail searches for documents recorded before 1976 are limited to two years after the estimated recording year3
  • Local courthouse-construction surcharge makes some Superior Court filing fees differ from the statewide schedule9
  • Board of Supervisors records from 1893 are held in the County Archives22

Office addresses, phones and hours

Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Recorder)

Address
2724 Gateway Dr., Riverside, CA 92507 (Riverside Gateway; also Riverside Downtown, Palm Desert, Hemet, Temecula, Blythe)23
Mail
Riverside County Clerk-Recorder, Attn: Certified Section, P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-07513
Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Riverside Gateway)23

Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor)

Address
4080 Lemon St., 1st Floor, Riverside, CA 92501 (Riverside Downtown)23
Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Riverside Downtown)23

Treasurer-Tax Collector

Address
4080 Lemon Street, Fourth Floor, Riverside, CA 92501 (County Administrative Center; also Palm Desert and Temecula offices)24
Mail
Riverside County Treasurer, P.O. Box 12005, Riverside, CA 92502-220524
Phone
(951) 955-3900 (24-hour automated tax information line)18
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Riverside office)24

Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (County Clerk)

Address
2724 Gateway Dr., Riverside, CA 92507 and other ACR offices23
Mail
Riverside County Clerk, P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-075114
Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Riverside Gateway)23

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside (clerk)

Phone
951.777.3147 (Riverside courthouses, all departments); 760.393.2617 (Indio, Palm Springs, Blythe)25

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside (clerk)

Phone
951.777.3147 (Riverside courthouses, all departments); 760.393.2617 (Indio, Palm Springs, Blythe)25

Office of Vital Records, Riverside University Health System-Public Health

Address
4065 County Circle Drive, Suite 102, Riverside, CA 9250326
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays26

Registrar of Voters

Address
2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507-091821
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.21

Robert J. Fitch Archives (County Archives, staffed by the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder)

County map viewer (Map of RivCo)

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
District Attorney and Sheriff use their own request portals; other departments use the county portal10

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Recorder) keeps deed records. To order copies: Online via Records Index Search (48-hour processing, mailed), in person (same day, appointment recommended), by mail with form ACR515 to P.O. Box 751 (1-2 weeks), or drop box. Checks payable to Riverside County Recorder. Plain copies: $8.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page (official records regular copy). Certified copies: $2.00 certification of the entire document (plus copy fee).43

Can I search Riverside County land records online for free?

No, the official online search charges a fee. The official search: webselfservice.rivcoacr.org/…32

How much is a birth certificate in Riverside County?

$34.00 (fee effective 01/01/2026).12

Where do I get a divorce decree in Riverside County?

Divorce decrees are court records; ask the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside (state rule: decrees only from the Superior Court where granted).11

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

Use the property search of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Assessor): rivcoview.rivcoacr.org5

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 Riverside 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. Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder home pageRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  3. Obtaining Record Copies (Deeds, Liens, etc.)Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  4. Listing of County Assessors, Auditors and Auditor-Controllers, Clerks of the Board, and Tax CollectorsCalifornia State Board of Equalization
  5. RivCoView Real Property Data PortalRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  6. Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector homepageRiverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector
  7. Find Your Court (listing of all superior courts)Judicial Branch of California
  8. Search Court Records—Public AccessSuperior Court of California, County of Riverside
  9. Superior Court of California Statewide Civil Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026)Judicial Council of California
  10. Public and Official RecordsCounty of Riverside
  11. Obtaining Copies of Divorce RecordsCalifornia Department of Public Health - Vital Records
  12. Birth, Death, and Marriage CertificatesRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  13. Public RecordsJudicial Council of California
  14. Fictitious Business NamesRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  15. ACR 156 Consolidated Fee Schedule - Recorder (Rev. 01/2026)Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  16. County of Riverside homepageCounty of Riverside
  17. Assessment AppealsRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  18. Regular Property Tax BillsRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  19. ACR 156 Consolidated Fee Schedule - County Clerk (Rev. 01/2026)Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  20. Marriage License - ConfidentialRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  21. County Elections OfficesCalifornia Secretary of State
  22. Robert J. Fitch ArchivesRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  23. LocationsRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
  24. Contact UsRiverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector
  25. Phone NumbersSuperior Court of California, County of Riverside
  26. Office of Vital RecordsRiverside University Health System - Public Health
  27. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau