Santa Cruz County, California
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General information about Santa Cruz County
Population: 250,633
Area: 446 sq. miles
County Seat: Santa Cruz
Area Code(s): 408 831
Time Zone: Pacific

Links to state and local court records, general California court information, directory of courts, and online resources for courts in California.

Directory of court locations in Santa Cruz County, California. Includes local links to searching court records, dockets, legal research, self help, and more.

Search for Santa Cruz County secured and unsecured property tax billing and payment records by parcel number, account number, boat ID, or plane ID. Payments may be made online and convenience fees apply.

View information about obtaining certified and informational copies of Santa Cruz County birth and death certificates in person or by mail.

Search for Santa Cruz County fictitious business names by registrant name, business name, or FBN number.

View Santa Cruz County business licensing information.

Santa Cruz County statistics for population, ethnicity, housing, geography and businesses. From the U.S. Census Bureau.

Search interactive Santa Cruz County crime incident map by address and date range.

View Santa Cruz County Sheriff's monthly crime statistics from 2010 to present.

View Santa Cruz County Sheriff's daily press logs for the past ten days.

View Santa Cruz County Sheriff's press releases including criminal activity, missing persons bulletins, and arrests.

View Santa Cruz County Sheriff's unsolved homicide case files.

View Santa Cruz County department phone directory.

View Santa Cruz County tax defaulted land sale information and property list (when available).

Santa Cruz County Treasurer and Tax Collector
Room 150 County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060
Phone: (831) 454-2510 Fax: (831) 454-2257

View Santa Cruz County 2011 tax defaulted property list.

Search Santa Cruz County library databases including genealogy and local history resources, magazines, newspapers, consumer information, and general reference materials. A Santa Cruz library card and a PIN are required to access most of these databases.

Search interactive Santa Cruz County GIS maps including assessor's information, land use and planning, FEMA floodplains, election information, zoning, beach water quality, and jurisdictional data.

Search for Santa Cruz County inmate records through Vinelink. Search by agency and offender ID or name. Details include offender name, date of birth, offender ID, custody status, reporting agency, current location, and scheduled release date.

View Santa Cruz County Sheriff's daily arrest logs for the past ten days.

View Santa Cruz County government job openings and apply online.

Search or view Santa Cruz County code of ordinances. This code is current through Ordinance 5149, passed February 26, 2013.

View information about obtaining Santa Cruz County public and confidential marriage licenses, requesting certified copies and having a civil ceremony.

View information about ordering certified copies of Santa Cruz County marriage certificates in person, by mail, or online.

Santa Cruz County Clerk
701 Ocean St., Room 210, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 454-2060

View the most recent Santa Cruz County restaurant inspection report.

Search for Santa Cruz County building permit application status and permit history by parcel number. Permit history is available from 1985 to current.

Search and map sex offenders in any California County. Details include offender name, photo, address, known aliases, physical description, date of birth, offenses, and risk assessment.

Search for Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting agendas and minutes from 1997 to present by keywords or date. Live audio feed of meetings is also available.

View current and closed Santa Cruz County invitations for bids, requests for proposals and requests for quotes.

Search this Contra Costa Times database of Santa Cruz County public salaries by entity or individual name.

View Santa Cruz County unclaimed money list and claim process information.

View information about Santa Cruz County voter registration, military and overseas voters, voters with specific needs, voters rights, and upcoming elections.

View Santa Cruz County election results from 1996 to present.

View Santa Cruz County campaign financial disclosure filings from 2009 to present.

Search for Santa Cruz County voter registration status by date of birth, and the last four digits of your driver's license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Search for Santa Cruz County Sheriff's arrest warrants by name. Details include name, physical description, date of birth, last known address, warrant type and issued date, court of issue, charges, and bail amount.