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California Public Records Resource

California Office of Vital Records — holds records for births, deaths, and marriages in California. There is no counter service; requests for certified copies must be mailed. Due to increased fears of fraud, California law has tightened procedures when requesting birth and death certificates. The processing time can be slow, but the website has tips on speeding up the process. Complete instructions are available at.
California Superior Courts — provide the fastest to get a certified copy of a divorce decree. Contact the court of the county where the divorce was filed
San Francisco City Hall — grants marriage licenses for getting hitched in this romantic city. Ceremonies can also be performed at City Hall. The website also links to the agency supplying marriage records for weddings within the City and County of San Francisco
California Attorney General—Megan’s Law — contains a searchable database of convicted sex offenders. More than 63,000 are registered in the state. The website helps you locate sex offenders who may be living in your neighborhood, with interactive maps and detailed profiles of each offender. Besides the database, the website has helpful information about:

  • Protecting your family
  • Facts about sex offenders
  • Registration requirements
  • FAQs

California Department of Justice--Criminal Records Division — holds records of criminal convictions throughout the state. Defendants may access their own records by following the guidelines on the website.

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