What are San Ramon City Public Records?
Under the California Public Records Act, San Ramon public records are information stored or maintained by a government or public agency in the exercise of public functions. Public records include handwritten, electronically transmitted, or typewritten information. However, not all public records are available to the public, access to certain records may be restricted by state law, federal law, or valid court order. Some restricted records include:
- Juvenile information
- Information relating to active criminal investigations
- Trade secrets
- Preliminary drafts, notes, or comments
- Proprietary innovations
San Ramon City Crime Statistics
The San Ramon Police Department produces annual reports detailing the breakdown of crime within the cities under its jurisdiction. In 2020, San Ramon recorded 852 total crimes, 54 violent crimes, and 798 property crimes. Among the violent crimes the lowest reported was murder with no single case recorded in 2020. The most prevalent violent crime was robbery with 22 incidents. Other violent crimes recorded included 11 rapes and 21 aggravated assault incidents. Larceny-theft was the most common property crime with 636 recorded cases. Other property crimes were 103 burglaries, 56 motor vehicle thefts, and 3 arsons. In comparison to 2019, violent crimes reduced by 7% while property crimes reduced by 28%.
Are San Ramon City Criminal Records Public?
San Ramon criminal records are not public. Instead, records are restricted to specific persons. Persons eligible to obtain SanRamon criminal records include the subject of the record, authorized agencies, and law enforcement agencies for legitimate law enforcement purposes. Interested persons may obtain a San Ramon criminal record from the California Department of Justice. 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 mail it to
2401 Crow Canyon Rd
San Ramon CA
How to Obtain San Ramon City Police Reports and Arrest Records
San Ramon police reports and arrest records are maintained by the San Ramon Police Department. Interested persons may obtain copies of police reports or arrest records by contacting the records division of the department. Individuals may order accident reports online or visit the records division in person on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 5 00 p.m. alternatively, a written request may be mailed to the division at
Records Division
2401 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
TelePhone: (925) 973-2770
Fax: (925) 838-2925
How to Find Sex Offender Information in San Ramon City
Sex offenders in San Ramon may be found through the Meghan's law sex offender registry maintained by the California Department of Justice. Users may find registered offenders by providing the name of the offender, a zip code, city, or county. Users may access information on offenders such as their registered address, pictures, offenses for which they were registered, and a picture of the offender. Through the interactive map application, users may search for all offenders within a particular radius. Interested persons may also register for email alerts to be notified if a registered offender moves within a certain radius.
How to Find San Ramon City Inmate Records
Inmates from San Ramon are housed at the Contra Costa County jail. Interested persons may find inmates housed at the Contra Costa jail using the In-Custody Locator. Interested persons may find inmates by providing the first and last name of the inmate or a booking number. Alternatively, information on inmates may be found by contacting the Sheriff’s department:
1850 Muir Road,
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 655-0000
webmaster@so.cccounty.us
How Do I Visit an inmate in San Ramon City Jail?
Inmates have the responsibility of scheduling social visits at the Contra Costa County jail. Intending visitors must be included on the inmate’s visitors list. Under 18s must be accompanied by a legal guardian or a parent. Visitors must present valid photo IDs and be present at least 30 minutes before the scheduled visit. Visiting hours depend on the facility where the inmate is housed. Interested persons may check the visiting hours of each facility on the website.
Court Records
California practices a unified court system. The Superior court has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. San Ramon falls under the jurisdiction of the Contra Costa Superior Court. Although there is no court located in San Ramon, interested persons may visit any of the other court locations within the county to obtain court records or file cases.
Location of Courts
The six locations of the Contra Costa Superior Court may be found below.
Contra Costa County Superior Court - Martinez
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse
725 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 608-1000
Contra Costa County Superior Court - Martinez
A.F. Bray Building
1020 Ward Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 875-7800 (Traffic)
Phone: (925) 875-7746 (Small Claims, Landlord/Tenant)
Contra Costa County Superior Court - Martinez
Peter L. Spinetta Family Law Center
751 Pine Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 608-1000
Contra Costa County Superior Court - Pittsburg
Richard E. Arnason Justice Center
1000 Center Drive
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Phone: (925) 608-1000
Contra Costa County Superior Court - Richmond
George D. Carroll Courthouse
100 37th Street
Richmond, CA 94805
Phone: (925) 608-1000
Contra Costa County Superior Court - Walnut Creek Traffic Center
640 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (925) 608-1000
Are San Ramon City Court Records Public?
Most San Ramon court records are available to members of the public unless they are restricted by law or court order. Unrestricted records are available to the public at the courthouses or online. Note that obtaining the records may attract a fee.
How to Obtain San Ramon City Civil Court Case Records
Interested persons may obtain San Ramon civil court case records online using the My Court Case platform. Individuals may obtain information such as the case number, parties to the case, judge, and progress of the case. Interested persons may also find civil court case records online using the Open access portal. Users must create a profile and log in to access civil cases through this medium. Alternatively, interested persons may obtain civil court records by sending in a completed Mail Records Request form to:
Court Records
725 Court Street (P.O. Box 911)
Martinez, CA 94553
Individuals may also make in-person requests on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 3 00 p.m. at:
Court Records
1111 Ward Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Note that a valid photo ID is required to view any file.
How to Obtain San Ramon City Criminal Court Records
San Ramon criminal case records are not available online. Individuals may obtain criminal court records by sending a written request or
Criminal Clerk's Office
725 Court Street (P.O. Box 911)
Martinez, CA 94553
Alternatively, interested persons may send a Criminal Records Search request form or a Criminal Records Copies Request form to the address above.
What are San Ramon City Vital Records?
San Ramon’s vital records are official records of important life events which took place within the city. San Ramon city vital records include records of births, deaths, divorces, and marriages. San Ramon vital records may be obtained from the California Department of Public Health, Contra Costa County Clerk/Recorder, or the Contra Costa Health Services.
Where and How to Obtain San Ramon City Divorce Records
Interested persons may obtain a copy of a San Ramon divorce decree from the Contra Costa Superior Court. Individuals may send a completed request form to the civil office at:
Court Records
725 Court Street (P.O. Box 911)
Martinez, CA 94553
In-person requests may also be made on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 3 00 p.m. at
Court Records
1111 Ward Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Copies of a divorce certificate cost $15 per copy.
The California Department of Public Health issues a “Certificate of Record” for divorces from 1962 to June 1984. The certificate provides limited information such as the party names, divorce case numbers, county, and filing date. Interested persons should mail a completed request form (Spanish) and a self-addressed envelope to:
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
Applications cost $14 payable by check or money order to CDPH Vital Records.
Where and How to Get Public San Ramon City Marriage Records
San Ramon marriage records may be obtained from the Contra Costa County Clerk/ Recorder or the California Department of Health. Any member of the public may request informational copies of a marriage record. Authorized copies may be used to establish identity and for official purposes and are only available to specific persons such as
- Either party to the marriage)
- A person with a valid court order granting access
- A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business
- A parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrants
- An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant’s estate
San Ramon Public marriage records may be obtained from the Contra Costa County Clerk/Recorder online or by mail. Interested persons may order online and have the marriage certificate mailed back by regular mail or any other selected shipping method. Interested parties may mail a completed Marriage Certificate Application Form to the Clerk/Recorder’s office at
Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office
555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Applications should be accompanied by a fee of $19 payable by check or money order. A valid photo ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope should also be attached to the application.
Public San Ramon marriage records are also obtainable from the CDPH for marriages from 1905 to 2000 and 2008 till the present. A completed application form may be sent by mail 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 San Ramon City
The Contra Costa County Clerk/Recorder maintains San Ramon confidential marriage records. Copies of the marriage record may only be obtained by the bride or groom. Either party may obtain the marriage record by sending a completed Marriage Certificate Application Form to
Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office
555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
The application form must be notarized and accompanied by a valid photo ID and the required payment.
Where and How to Find San Ramon City Birth Records
San Ramon birth records may be obtained from the California Department of Public Health, Contra Costa County Clerk/Recorder, or the Contra Costa Health Services. Authorized persons may obtain authorized certified copies of a birth certificate while unauthorized members of the general public may obtain informational copies. Authorized persons include:
- The registrant
- An attorney representing either party or their estate.
- A parent or legal guardian to either party
- A law enforcement agency as part of its official function
- Child, sibling, grandparent of either party
- Spouse, grandchild, or domestic partner of either party
Marriage records within the year of application or the previous year may be obtained from Contra Costa Health Services for $32. Interested persons may visit the Health Services office in person or send a completed Application for Birth Record with fees and valid ID to
Vital Registration
10 Douglas Drive, Suite #220
Martinez, CA 94553
San Ramon birth records from 1905 till the present are available from the Contra Costa County Clerk/Recorder. Individuals may obtain birth certificates by sending a notarized Birth Certificate Application Form, $32 (payable by money order or check), and a valid ID to
Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office
555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
The CDPH also provides access to San Ramon birth records from 1905. Interested persons may fill the application form and send it along with the appropriate fee of $15 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 Find San Ramon City Death Records
Records of deaths in San Ramon are kept by the Contra Costa County Clerk/Recorder, California Department of Public Health, and the Contra Costa Health Services. Members of the general public may obtain informational copies of a death certificate with "Informational, Not A Valid Document To Establish Identity” stamped across the record. Persons permitted to obtain authorized copies of the death certificate are
- The parent, or legal guardian of the registrant.
- A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, an attorney, or a licensed adoption agency seeking the death record in order to comply with the requirements of Section 3140 or 7603 of the Family Code.
- A member of a law enforcement agency conducting official business.
- A representative of a governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business.
- A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant.
- An attorney representing the registrant, the registrant’s estate, and person.
- An agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant’s estate.
- A funeral director ordering certified copies of a death certificate on behalf of an individual specified in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code.
- An agent under a power of attorney for health care.
Interested persons may obtain a San Ramon death certificate from the Contra Costa County Clerk/Recorder. Individuals may send a completed and notarized Application for Certified Copy of a Death Record to
Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office
555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
A copy of the death certificate costs $25 to be paid by money order or check.
Interested persons may also obtain San Ramon death certificates from July 1905 till the present from the California Department of Health. Interested persons may send a completed application form along with the appropriate fee of $15 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
Copies of San Ramon death certificates for deaths that occurred within the year of application or the previous year may be obtained from the Contra Costa Health Services for $25. Interested parties may send a completed Death Record Application to
Contra Costa Public Health Department
Vital Registration
10 Douglas Drive Suite 220, Martinez,
CA 94553
