Note: The Court’s Records Department is currently scanning the case files (microfiche, microfilm, and paper documents), which may cause a delay with the request(s) for documentation.
We thank you for your patience during this time.
Online Access
You can research our public access site - external link,
or check Open Access - external link.
Please note that Minutes, Case Documents and Orders and Criminal Records are not available online. To get documents or orders you must contact court records.
By Mail
Requests may be sent by mail using this form: Court Records – Mail Request
Name Search: Family Law, Civil, Limited Civil, Probate and Adoption cases send your request along with a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mailing:
Court Records
725 Court Street (P.O. Box 911)
Martinez, CA 94553
In Person
If you need information that you cannot find online, you can appear in person:
Court Records
1111 Ward Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Business Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding court holidays)
(925) 608-1000
A VALID ID IS REQUIRED TO VIEW ANY FILE
NOTE: There is a 50¢ per page fee for copies from the Court Records Unit received in person or by mail.
Certifications are $40.00 plus .50 per page. Certifications for Divorce Judgments are $15.00 which includes copies.
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