San Bernardino County, CA Public Records

Superior Court - Family Law Central
351 N Arrowhead Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0245 https://www.sb-court.org/locations/sa
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 909-521-3136
F: 909-521-3128
Jurisdiction: Family Law, Probate
Access to limited Probate Notes is free at https://www.sb-court.org/divisions/probate/probate-notes. Effective May 12, 2014, all civil and criminal cases were moved to the San Bernardino Justice Center. See that profile.
Superior Court - Probate
247 W 3rd St, 2nd Fl
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 https://www.sb-court.org/locations/sa
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 909-521-3388
F: 909-521-3387
Jurisdiction: Probate, Guardianship, Conservatorship
Access to limited Probate Notes is free at https://www.sb-court.org/divisions/probate/probate-notes.
Rancho Cucamonga District - Superior Court
8303 Haven Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 https://www.sb-court.org/locations/ra
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 909-350-9764
F: 909-285-3606
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No probation reports released. No adoption, juvenile, medical, probation or sealed records released
In May 2014, this court took over the criminal matters of the court in Fontana. Note this court does not hear civil matters, but does issue civil restraining orders.
Central District - Superior Court
247 W 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 https://www.sb-court.org/
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
F: 909-521-3060
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Limited and Unlimited, Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, medical, probation or sealed records released
The Rancho Cucamonga hears appeals for Civil, Felony, and Misdemeanor cases.
Needles District - Superior Court - Closed; See Central District
Needles District closed effective 5/6/13. See the San Bernardino District location for Civil, Family and Probate. See the Victorville location for Criminal matters. See Joshua Tree for Traffic, Small Claims and Landlord & Tenant matters.
Twin Peaks District - Superior Court - Closed: see Central District
Court closed 10/2/2006; cases now heard at the San Bernardino District Courthouse, 351 N Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino, 909-885-0139. For traffic- 909-384-1888; Civil- 909-387-3922; Small Claims- 909-387-3170.
Big Bear District - Superior Court - See Victorville
Barstow District - Superior Court
235 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311 https://www.sb-court.org/locations/ba
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 760-718-3700
F: 760-718-3407
Jurisdiction: Infractions, Traffic, Small Claims, Evictions
Includes the City of Barstow and the unincorporated areas of Yermo, Lenwood, Daggett, Hinkley and Baker. Criminal Felony and Misdemeanor, Family, and Adoption matters will be filed and heard at the Victorville District.
Chino Division - Superior Court (Closed)
Closed effective 12/31/2012. All traffic and criminal matters heard at Rancho Cucamonga location - except if related to CA Highway Patrol, then see the Fontana location.
Redlands District - Superior Court (Closed)
Jurisdiction: Traffic Infractions, Probate
This court is closed. Most case files were moved to the court in San Bernardino.
Joshua Tree District - Superior Court
6527 White Feather Rd
Joshua Tree, CA 92252 https://www.sb-court.org/locations/jo
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 760-974-3048
F: 760-974-3033
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Family, Traffic, Small Claims, Evictions
Restricted Records: No probation reports, confidential records released
Fontana District - Superior Court
17780 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335 https://www.sb-court.org/locations/fo
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 909-350-9322
F: 909-320-5147
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction
Effective May 14, 2014, Felony and Misdemeanor matters were transferred to the Rancho Cucamonga location and that location transferred its Small Claims and Landlord Tenant cases here to Fontana.
Victorville District - Superior Court
14455 Civic Dr
Victorville, CA 92392 https://www.sb-court.org/locations/vi
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 760-245-6215
F: 760-269-4844
Jurisdiction: Small Claims, Evictions, Traffic, Family Law
Ste 200 is Criminal/Traffic and Ste 100 is Civil. Includes Victorville, Adelanto, Hesperia, Apple Valley, El Mirage, Helendale, Lucerne Valley, Oro Grande, Phelan, Pinon Hill, Oakhills and Wrightwood. Probate and criminal filings are at San Bernardino.

San Bernardino County, CA Vital Records

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

San Bernardino County
County Recorder
222 W Hospitality Ln, 1st Fl
Hall of Records Bldg
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 http://www.sbcounty.gov/ARC/Main/
8AM-5PM PST
Phone: 909-387-8306, 855-732-2575
Fax: 909-386-9050
Fictitious Business Names, Voter Registration

San Bernardino 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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San Bernardino County Information

While it is the 12th most populated county in the United States, San Bernardino County takes the number one position when it comes to size. In terms of area, the County is easily the largest and is bigger than nine of the nation's smallest states. Geographically, San Bernardino County is located inland and extends eastward to the Colorado River. Its terrain consists mostly of desert and mountains and includes small portions of Death Valley and the Joshua Tree National Park. Big Bear Lake and Bear Mountain are also located within the County and are popular resorts that contribute to the County's tourism sector.

As part of the Inland Empire, San Bernardino County is known for its mix of recreation, diverse landscapes, and arts community. Recreationally, residents and visitors have many options. Whether its skiing or snowboarding in the mountains during winter or fishing and boating on one of the many lakes during the summer, there is always something to do outdoors in the area. There are also plenty of indoor attractions for people to enjoy as well. There is the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, several theaters featuring live performances, movie theaters, live music venues, museums, and art galleries. No matter what your interests are, whether they lie with outdoor physical activities or with indoor cultural browsing, San Bernardino County has it all.

San Bernardino County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 20,052.5 sq mi
Population (2009): 2,017,673
  • Females: 49.8%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Black/African American: 9.5%
  • Asian: 6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 48.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 35.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): 308,230
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 18.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 34%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 74.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 3.15
Housing Units (2000): 601,369
Homeownership Rate (2000): 64.5%
Migration Flow to San Bernardino County, CA from (2007-2008):

San Bernardino County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $38,691,339
  • Construction: $3,362,631
  • Retail Trade: $3,345,210
  • Professional and Technical Services: $1,643,972
  • Healthcare: $3,796,197
  • Banking: $1,288,721
  • Retail Trade: $3,345,210
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $1,040,024
  • Manufacturing: $3,816,306
  • Farms: $-59,903
  • Government: $9,051,278
Employed (2000): 661,272
Unemployed (2000): 59,913
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,024
Local Government Employment (2007): 91,480
Local Government Revenue (2007): $7,937,288 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $6,021,366 (thou. dol.)

San Bernardino County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 35,190
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.7
Deaths (2007): 12,017
  • Per 1,000 population: 6
Infant Deaths (2007): 205
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.8

San Bernardino County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 10,489
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 119
  • Forcible rape: 494
  • Robbery: 3,488
  • Aggravated Assault: 6,388
Property Crimes (2008): 61,290
  • Burglary: 15,416
  • Larceny-Theft: 34,663
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 11,211

San Bernardino County Genealogy Records