What are Napa Public Records?
In compliance with the California Public Records Act, Napa public records are information prepared or maintained by a government agency or other public agency in the exercise of public functions. Napa public records include all handwritten, typed, or electronically transmitted information irrespective of form. Not all public records are available to the general public as access to certain records may be restricted by statute or court order. Some examples of restricted records include
- Individual criminal records
- Information relating to active criminal investigations
- Trade secrets and proprietary innovations
- Private details of an individual which if released would amount to an invasion of privacy
- Court records expunged by the court
Napa City Crime Statistics
Interested persons may access Napa city crime statistics using the Uniform Crime Reporting platform maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 2019 Napa recorded 1,512 crimes, 280 violent crimes and 1,232 property crimes. The most common violent crime was aggravated assault with 158 incidents while the least common was murder with only a single recorded case. Other recorded violent crimes include 66 rapes and 55 robberies. For property crimes, Napa recorded 248 burglaries, 847 larceny-theft incidents, 137 motor vehicle thefts, and 46 arsons.
Are Napa City Criminal Records Public?
Under the California Public Records Act, Napa city criminal records are not public records. Only authorized agencies, individuals who are the subject of the record, and law enforcement agencies may access criminal records. Interested eligible persons may obtain a Napa criminal record from the California Department of Justice. To obtain criminal records from the department, interested persons must submit a fingerprint image and pay $25 for the service. Applications to the Department of Justice may be online or by mail. Requesters may complete a livescan form(also available in Spanish) and take it to
City of Napa Police Department
1539 First Street
Napa, CA 94559
Note that a new fingerprint form is required for each agency to which an application for a criminal record is made. The Department of Justice does not issue certified copies of criminal history records to individuals. Certified copies may be obtained by a law enforcement agency, the District Attorney’s office, or state agencies that require the records for legitimate law enforcement purposes.
How to Obtain Napa City Police Reports and Arrest Records
Napa arrest records and police records are maintained by the City of Napa Police Department. Interested persons may obtain records from the Records Bureau by calling (707) 257-9573 Alternatively, visit the records bureau in person on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 5 00 p.m.
1539 First Street
Napa, CA 94559
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Napa City
Information on sex offenders in Napa city may be obtained through the Meghan’s Law website maintained by the California Department of Justice. Users may search for offenders by the sex offender’s name, ZIP Code, and city or county listings. Interested persons may also obtain detailed personal profile information on each registered sex offender. Some of the information provided includes the picture, age, sex, full name, address, and aliases. Using the map application, users may also search for all offenders within a particular radius instead of specific offenders. Additionally, through email alerts, users may register to be notified if a registered offender moves within a certain radius.
How to Find Napa City Inmate Records
Persons arrested in Napa are housed at the Napa County jail. Interested persons may find inmates using the ‘who’s in custody?’ portal. Persons using this portal may find personal information of inmates like the date of birth, full name, race, etc. Other accessible information includes the date of incarceration, charges, and bail.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Napa City Jail?
Inmates at the Napa County jail may receive visitors through video links. Interested persons must register on the third-party site and visits must be booked at least 24 in advance. For more information, contact the corrections department by calling (707) 253-4401 or send a mail to corrections@countyofnapa.org.
Court Records
California practices a unified court system and as such the Superior Court has jurisdiction over all types of cases including civil and criminal cases within each county. Napa city falls under the jurisdiction of the Napa County Superior Court. Interested persons may obtain court records such as case dockets, exhibit images, case numbers, etc.
Location of Courts
Napa County Superior Court - Criminal Courthouse
1111 3rd Street
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 299-1180 (Criminal)
Fax: (707) 253-4673 (Criminal)
Phone: (707) 299-1160 (Traffic)
Fax: (707) 253-4673 (Traffic)
Napa County Superior Court - Historic Courthouse
825 Brown Street
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 299-1130
Fax: (707) 299-1250
Napa County Superior Court - Juvenile Courthouse
2350 Old Sonoma Road
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 299-1100
Fax: (707) 299-1250
Are Napa City Court Records Public?
Napa city court records are public records unless expressly restricted by statute or by the court.
How to Obtain Napa City Civil Court Case Records
Napa civil court case records may be accessed online using the Case Information Access Portal. Users may find basic case information through this portal.
Interested persons may request Napa city court records by mail or in person. Interested persons may visit the courthouse or complete a Civil Records and File Search form and mail it to
Civil, Family, and Probate
825 Brown Street, 1st FL
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 299-1140
Mail applications should be accompanied by a MasterCard or visa payment. Requests that require a search of longer than 10 minutes will be charged $15. Certified copies of civil records cost $40 dollars while uncertified copies cost $0.50 per page.
How to Obtain Napa City Criminal Court Records
Interested persons may obtain Napa city criminal records by visiting in person or sending a completed Criminal Records Request Form to
Criminal, Minor Offense, and Traffic
1111 Third Street, 1st FL
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 299-1180
Mail applications must be accompanied by a MasterCard or Visa payment. Requests cost $0.50 per page. A request that requires a search of longer than 10 minutes will be charged $15. Certified Copies of the record cost $40.
Alternatively, interested persons may access criminal court case records online through the Case Information Access Portal.
What are Napa City Vital Records?
Napa city vital records are the official documentation of important life events within the city, including records of births, marriages, deaths, and divorces. Interested persons may obtain Napa city vital records from the Napa County Superior Court, the Napa County Clerk Recorder's Office, Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (Office of Vital Statistics), or the California Department of Health (CDPH).
Where and How to Obtain Napa City Divorce Records
Interested persons may obtain a Napa city divorce decree from the Napa County Superior Court. Individuals may send a completed Civil Records and File Search to
825 Brown Street, 1st FL
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 299-1140
Applications for certified copies of the divorce decree cost $15. Alternatively, interested persons may visit the address above in person on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 3 00 p.m.
Napa city divorce records between 1962 and June 1984 are also obtainable from the California Department of Public Health(CDPH). Requesters should send a completed application form (Spanish) and a check or money order of $14 to
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
OR
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
1501 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
Where and How to Get Public Napa City Marriage Records
Napa city public marriage records are available at the Napa County Recorder/Clerk’s office or the California Department of Health. Interested persons may obtain either an informational copy or an authorized copy. Authorized copies are official records that may be used to prove identity, they are available to the following:
- Parties to the marriage
- A parent or legal guardian to either party
- Child, sibling, grandparent, spouse, grandchild, or domestic partner of either party
- Law enforcement agency or other government agency in the exercise of its official function
- An attorney representing either of the parties or their estate.
- A person appointed by the court to administer either registrant’s estate
- A person authorized by a valid court order to obtain the record
Interested parties may obtain a marriage certificate from the Recorder/Clerk in person on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. individuals may also send a completed application form to
Napa County Recorder-County Clerk
P.O. Box 298 / 1127 First St Ste. A
Napa, CA 94559
Applications for authorized copies must be accompanied by a notarized sworn statement. Mail applications must include a money order or check payable to the Napa County Recorder of $15.
Alternatively, Napa city marriage records from 1905 to 2000 and 2008 till the present may also be obtained from the CDPH. Interested persons may send an application form( Spanish) to the CDPH accompanied by a check or money order for $15. If applying for an authorized copy, a sworn statement must also be attached. Applications should be sent to
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
OR
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
1501 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Napa City
Napa city’s confidential marriage records are not available for public inspection. Only parties to the marriage or persons authorized by the court may obtain confidential records. Interested, eligible persons may obtain a confidential marriage record from the Napa County Recorder/Clerk.
Where and How to Find Napa City Birth Records
Informational or authorized copies of Napa city birth records are available from the Napa County Recorder/Clerk, Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (Office of Vital Statistics), or the California Department of Health (CDPH). Authorized copies may be used to establish the identity of the registrant and access is limited to the following:
- The registrant
- A parent or legal guardian of the registrant
- Spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant
- A child, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling of the registrant
- A member of a law enforcement agency in the conduct of official business
- A representative of another governmental agency authorized by law, in the conduct of official business
- An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate,
- A person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant estate
- A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order
- An attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record to comply with the requirements of Section 3140 or 7603 of the Family Code
Interested persons may obtain a Napa city birth certificate from the Napa County Recorder/ Clerk in person or by mail. Requesters may visit or send a completed application form, a self-addressed envelope, and a money order or check of $28 to
Napa County Recorder-County Clerk
P.O. Box 298 / 1127 First St Ste. A
Napa, CA 94559
Alternatively, obtain records of Napa city births from 1905 till the present from the CDPH. Send a completed application form to the CDPH. Requests cost $25 payable by check or money order to CDPH Vital Records. Send applications to
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
OR
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
1501 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
Records of births within the past 12 months are also available from the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (Office of Vital Statistics). Applicants may mail in a completed application form to
Napa County Vital Statistics
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
Napa, CA 94558
In-person visits to the vital statistics office may also be made on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. to 4 00 p.m.
Note that all applications for authorized copies must be accompanied by a sworn statement properly notarized.
Where and How to Find Napa City Death Records
Napa city death records are available from either the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (Office of Vital Statistics), Napa County Recorder/Clerk, or the California Department of Health (CDPH). Interested persons may obtain informational or authorized copies. Authorized copies are only available to:
- A parent or legal guardian of the decedent
- A spouse, domestic partner, child, grandchild, grandparent, or sibling of the decedent
- An attorney representing the decedent or their estate
- A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of any governmental agency established by law that is conducting official business
- Any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the deceased or their estate
- Any funeral director or agent/employee of a funeral establishment acting within the scope of their employment who orders certified copies of a death on behalf of any of the above individuals
Napa city death records within the last 12 months may be obtained from the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (Office of Vital Statistics) in person or by mail. Interested persons may complete an in-person application form which should be taken into the vital statistics office on any weekday between 8 00 a.m. and 4 00 p.m. Mail-in applications may be sent alongside a fee of $21 to
Napa County Vital Statistics
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
Napa, CA 94558
Acceptable modes of payment are check, money order, credit, or debit card.
A Napa city death certificate is also available at the Napa County Recorder/Clerk’s office. To obtain a death certificate, visit or send a completed application form, a self-addressed envelope, and a money order or check of $21 to
Napa County Recorder-County Clerk
P.O. Box 298 / 1127 First St Ste. A
Napa, CA 94559
The California Department of Health also maintains a record of Napa city death certificates from 1905 till the present. To obtain a copy, interested persons should send a completed application form(Spanish) to
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
OR
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
1501 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
