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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Inyo County record-source URLs verified against the official local and California state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Inyo County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Inyo County, California — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
18,485
Population
Census estimate
7,849
Households
Census estimate
$63,417
Median income
Annual household
$325,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Independence
County seat
In California
Inyo County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Inyo County Records at a Glance

Record typeInyo County verified sources
Court recordsOnline Services | Superior Court of California | County of I…
Public Records | Judicial Branch of California - CA.gov
Criminal recordsInmates — VineLink
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Inyo County state portal below
Property recordsFictitious Business Names | Inyo County California
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Vital recordsInyo County CA Cemetery Records
Marriages | Inyo County California
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Inyo County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Inyo County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Inyo County state portal below
Inyo County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records3Criminal records1Wants & warrants0Property records2Vital records2Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Inyo County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Inyo County Records

2026
Inyo County official government portal active
The official Inyo County government website at www.inyocounty.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Inyo County court records portal verified
State court system links for Inyo County verified against the California judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Inyo County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Inyo County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Inyo County property records online
Inyo County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Inyo County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Inyo County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Inyo County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the California statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the California state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Inyo County Records

❌ Myth: "Inyo County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Inyo County are held by the California state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Inyo County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Inyo County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official California state repository has verified, current Inyo County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Inyo County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Inyo County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Inyo County & California Records

For records not specific to Inyo County, use California's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 California statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in California: Humboldt · Imperial · Kern · Kings · Lake

About Inyo County, California

Inyo County is located in East-Central California. The county seat is Independence (official site: http://www.inyocounty.us/).

  • Population: 18,485
  • Households: 7,849
  • Median household income: $63,417
  • Median home value: $325,900
  • Below poverty line: 11.9%
  • Land area: 10,197.3 sq mi
  • Population density: 1.8 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 6
  • NCES schools indexed: 27
Self-Service
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This search site is provided as a service to our customers. All data contained herein is subject to change without notice. By using this service, in any form, the user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County and anyone involved in storing, retrieving, or displaying this information ...
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Online Services | Superior Court of California | County of Inyo
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Inyo Superior Court provides several options to assist with payments, filing, reporting and self-help legal services. Make your online payment here. Read about Pay Traffic Citations, Criminal Fines, and Trials by Written Declara… · The Online Self-Help Center of the California Courts provides ...
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Public Records | Judicial Branch of California - CA.gov
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The superior court websites have information about how to ask for copies of court case records and judicial administrative records. Probate records, including records of guardianships and conservatorships. You must visit or call the clerk’s office of the superior court where the case is filed, to get copies of these records. There is one superior court in each California county. You can find a list of all 58 superior courts with links to their websites at courts.ca.gov/find-my-court that show court contact information.
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Records Search Requests | Superior Court of California | County of Inyo
Criminal & Court Records
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Find your local California court.

courts.ca.gov
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Inyo County CA Cemetery Records
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California Genealogy and History Archives · Inyo County · Click on the · icon next to the cemetery to view photos for that cemetery. Please help by submitting your photos! These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations.
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Marriages | Inyo County California
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To obtain a new marriage license, The fee for issuing the license is $57. You must make an appointment to apply for a Marriage licenses in person at the Inyo County Clerk-Recorder's office located in the Courthouse at 168 N
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CDPH Vital Document List - CA.gov
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Addendum 2 - CDPH/CHVP State General Fund Innovation 2.0 Request for Supplemental Information (RSI) for State Fiscal Year 2023 – 2028, 2023 · California Personal Responsibility Education Program
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Fictitious Business Names | Inyo County California
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Any person or entity who regularly transacts business, under a fictitious name, in the County of Inyo is required to file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the Clerk-Recorder within 40 days of first transacting business . The filing is for consumer protection and is a requirement under ...
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.. - ORDINANCE NO:. INYO COUNTY ZONING OIDINANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE:
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ZONING MAP OF THE COUNTY OF INYO. Board voting for and against the same. Passed and approved this . !. day of Daniel T. Bromley, Clerk · By: Yl7, Cf0 .. q Deputy COUTu:I'Y OF IllYO, CALIFORNIA. PURPOSES AND D1TENT CJF T""rlE ORDINPJ:TCB.
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Inmates — VineLink
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Name Search Requests can be done by emailing the Name Search Request Form to searches@inyocourt.ca.gov .
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Crime Data | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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The California Attorney General has the duty to collect, analyze, and report statistical data, which provide valid measures of crime and the criminal justice process to government and the citizens of California. This site contains crime data submitted by county and local law enforcement agencies, ...
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California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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This Google™ translation feature is provided for informational purposes only · The Office of the Attorney General is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool
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My Voter Status - California Secretary of State
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All California voters should check the address where they are registered. Check if you are registered to vote. Check where you are registered to vote. Check your political party preference. Check your language preference for election materials. Check the status of your vote-by-mail or provisional ballot. Find your polling place. Find information for upcoming local and state elections. Find contact information for your county
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DCA License Search - CA.gov
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Your web browser is out of date. Update your browser for more security, speed and the best experience on this site · Use this online search tool to verify a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for the professions listed under license type.
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Fictitious Business Name Filings
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
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About Inyo County | Inyo County California
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Inyo County - where the oldest tree, the hottest day, the lowest point, and the highest peak converge to make the most unique, extreme, and treasured landscape - and where we welcome all with open arms and hopeful hearts.-- Matt Kingsley, 5th District Supervisor, 2013-2024Welcome to the adventure ca...
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.. - ORDINANCE NO:. INYO COUNTY ZONING OIDINANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE:
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ZONING MAP OF THE COUNTY OF INYO. Board voting for and against the same. Passed and approved this . !. day of Daniel T. Bromley, Clerk · By: Yl7, Cf0 .. q Deputy COUTu:I'Y OF IllYO, CALIFORNIA. PURPOSES AND D1TENT CJF T""rlE ORDINPJ:TCB.
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Job Descriptions | Inyo County California
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Team Inyo 4 Healthy Kids · Tobacco Education Program · WIC · Welcome to WIC! WIC App · Do I Qualify? Youth Programs · Social and Placement Services · Report Child/Elder Abuse · Foster Parenting (RFA) Human Resources · Job Descriptions · County Job Openings ·
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Directory | Inyo County California
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Inyo County Environmental Health Department · Email · (760) 878-0238 · 1360 N. Main St. Bishop, CA 93514 · Sun:Closed · Mon-Fri:8am-5pm · Sat:Closed · Jerry Oser · Email · (760) 873-7866 · Jerry Oser, Director, REHS, Solid Waste LEA Lead · Email · Office: Inyo County Environmental ...
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Meeting Agendas & Minutes | Inyo County California
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Reports, Plans, And Publications · Services & Information · Redistricting · Publications · County Budget · County Code · County Ordinances · Document Archive · Grand Jury · Financial Reports · Meeting Agendas & Minutes · Policies & MOUs · Strategic Initiatives · Commissions · Inyo County Local Transportation Commission ·
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Find out who my County Supervisor is? | Inyo County California
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You must first find out which supervisorial district you live in, by inputting your address into our District Lookup tool . With that information, go to your district page where you'll find information on both your Supervisor and district....
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Search | California Secretary of State
Business, Voter & Other
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California SOS business entity search.

bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Inyo County?
Inyo County court cases are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. Search the Online Services | Superior Court of California | County of Inyo portal: http://www.inyocourt.ca.gov/onlineservices/index.htm. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in California if I wasn't convicted?
In California, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. California's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the California Department of Justice.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in California?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most California counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Will a criminal conviction lead to deportation?
It depends on the offense, the person's immigration status, and current federal enforcement priorities. Aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude carry the highest immigration risk. Even a sealed or expunged state conviction may still count under federal immigration law. Consult an immigration attorney.