Riverside County, CA Public Records

Riverside Division - Superior Court - Civil
4050 Main St
Historic Courthouse
Riverside, CA 92501 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/c
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM PST
P: 951-777-3147
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions, Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, medical, probation, unlawful detainers for 60 days or sealed records released
Has Superior Court and Limited Jurisdiction files except for those cases filed within Mt. San Jacinto Judicial Dist. and Three Lakes Judicial Dist. Includes case records from closed branch in Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Perris, Hemet, Corona.
Riverside Division - Superior Court - Criminal
4100 Main St
Riverside Hall of Justice
Riverside, CA 92501 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM PST
P: 951-777-3147
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, medical, probation, unlawful detainers for 60 days or sealed records released
Corona Branch - Superior Court
13800 Heacock St
Bldg D, #201
Moreno Valley, CA 92553 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM PST
P: 951-777-3147
F: 951-268-3263
Couriers: 505 S Buena Vista Ave
Corona, CA 92882
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Evictions, Small Claims
Online access is at https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/publicaccess.shtml, an account is required to do name searches and there is a fee . Unlawful Detainer (Evictions) cases are confidential for the first sixty (60) day and cannot be viewed.
Blythe Division - Superior Court
265 N Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM T,TH,F PST
P: 760-775-8500
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No probation reports released
Includes Blythe, Ripley. Traffic is at 951-222-0384.
Palm Springs Superior Court
3255 E Tahquitz Canyon Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/b
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM PST
P: 760-904-5769, 760.904-6726
Jurisdiction: Civil, Evictions
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, medical, probation or sealed records released
Indio Division - Superior Court
46-200 Oasis St
Larson Justice Center
Indio, CA 92201 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM PST
P: 760-393-2617
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Family Law, Probate, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No probation reports released
Includes Bermuda Dunes, Coachella, Desert Center, Eagle Mountain, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Mecca, North Shore, Pinyon Pines, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Salton Sea, Oasis, Thermal, Thousand Palms,. Most Palm Springs records here.
Corona Branch - Superior Court
505 S Buena Vista, Rm 201
Courthouse
Corona, CA 92882 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM F PST
P: 951-222-0384
Jurisdiction: Traffic
This court has limited trials. No documents are filed at this location. See Riverside for record files and online access.
Banning Division - Superior Court
311 E Ramsey St
Banning, CA 92220 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM PST
P: 951-572-5408
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No probation reports released
Includes Banning, Cabazon, Highland Springs, Poppet Flatt, Silent Valley, Beaumont, Calimesa, Cherry Valley and Whitewater. Traffic is at 951-222-0384.
Hemet Division - Superior Court
880 N State St
Hemet, CA 92543 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM PST
P: 951-306-3561
Jurisdiction: Small Claims, Family Law, Eviction, Traffic
Includes Aguanga, Anza, Gilman Hot Springs, Hemet, Idyllwild, Mountain Center, Pine Cove, Redec, Sage, San Jacinto, Sobba Hot Spring, Valle Vista and Winchester.
Lake Elsinore Division - Superior Court (Closed)
This court closed 01/01/03. See the Riverside Superior Court for case files and online access.
Southwest Justice Center - Superior Court
30755-D Auld Rd, #1226
Murrieta, CA 92563 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM PST
P: 951-704-7634
F: 951-704-7638
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, General Civil, Small Claims, Evictions, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, medical, probation or sealed records released
Perris Branch - Superior Court (Closed)
This court closed 01/01/03. See Riverside Superior Court for case files and online access.
Temecula Branch - Superior Court
41002 County Center Dr, #100
Temecula, CA 92591 https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM PST
P: 951-704-7634
Jurisdiction: Probate, Eviction
Search probate cases at https://epublic-access.riverside.courts.ca.gov/public-portal/. Unlawful Detainer (Evictions) cases are confidential for the first sixty (60) day and cannot be viewed.

Riverside County, CA Vital Records

Contact the Riverside County Office of the County Recorder/Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Riverside County
County Recorder/Clerk
2724 Gateway Dr
Riverside, CA 92507 http://riverside.asrclkrec.com/
8AM-5PM; till 7PM TH PST
Phone: 951-486-7000
Fax: 951-486-7050
Recorded Documents, Fictitious Names

Riverside County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Riverside County Information

As one of Southern California's inland counties, Riverside is mostly made up of desert. But don't let this fool you - this area has a lot to offer both residents and visitors. One of the best known features of the county is the Joshua Tree National Park, which is home to the famed Joshua tree and is visited by millions of campers, hikers, and other visitors each year. The serene beauty of the Mojave Desert is another of the County's hot spots (no pun intended) that attracts many people. Apart from the natural landscape, Riverside County is also known for its Coachella Valley. Coachella is synonymous with leisure activities - golf being one of the biggest. There are over 200 golf courses in this area that enthusiasts flock to each year. However, golf isn't the only offering. Casinos, resort hotels, and spas dot the area, attracting those looking to relax and unwind. Coachella is also home to several big festivals. The Palm Springs International Film Festival takes place each January, rivaling Sundance, and the Coachella Music Festival in April is a three-day event attracting tens of thousands of revelers, including many celebrities.

Riverside County extends east to the Colorado River, which is a popular destination for camping, fishing, boating, and swimming. Other places of interest include the Church of Scientology's international headquarters, the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, the Palm Springs Desert Museum, and the Lake Perris State Recreation Area. While many people automatically think of LA or San Diego when they envision Southern California, there is truly so much beyond those metropolises, and Riverside County is a perfect example.

Riverside County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 7,207.37 sq mi
Population (2009): 2,125,440
  • Females: 50%
  • White: 83.3%
  • Black/African American: 6.8%
  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 44.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 41.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 580,066
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 19%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 32.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 12.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 75%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.98
Housing Units (2000): 584,674
Homeownership Rate (2000): 68.9%
Migration Flow to Riverside County, CA from (2007-2008):

Riverside County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $35,826,055
  • Construction: $4,947,218
  • Retail Trade: $3,394,052
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,062,305
  • Healthcare: $2,946,206
  • Banking: $1,146,314
  • Retail Trade: $3,394,052
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $1,501,059
  • Manufacturing: $3,239,647
  • Farms: $208,209
  • Government: $7,891,129
Employed (2000): 602,856
Unemployed (2000): 49,096
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,560
Local Government Employment (2007): 105,274
Local Government Revenue (2007): $6,923,325 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $5,645,130 (thou. dol.)

Riverside County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 34,563
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.8
Deaths (2007): 13,881
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 186
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.4

Riverside County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 8,267
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 90
  • Forcible rape: 498
  • Robbery: 2,823
  • Aggravated Assault: 4,856
Property Crimes (2008): 66,881
  • Burglary: 18,157
  • Larceny-Theft: 38,798
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 9,926

Riverside County Genealogy Records