Fresno Phone Directory Search

Fresno phone directory lookups start with the city clerk and extend into the large Fresno County database system. The city is home to more than 542,000 people and serves as the county seat. Fresno keeps its own records request system through GovQA, and the county runs court, property, and inmate search tools that cover the entire area. You can find names, addresses, and contact details through these free and low-cost public record databases. Whether you need to reach a business, verify a professional license, or track down a court filing, Fresno has several phone directory tools to help. This page walks through each source.

Fresno County Phone Directory Tools

Fresno is the county seat of Fresno County. The county runs several search tools that help with phone directory research. The Fresno Superior Court has a public portal at publicportal.fresno.courts.ca.gov where you can look up civil and criminal cases by name or case number. Court records list the names of all parties and sometimes include addresses. One tip from the court: for civil cases, remove the last three letters from the case number before you search. Unlawful detainer cases do not show up for 60 days after the complaint is filed. The main court phone is (559) 457-2000.

The Fresno County Assessor-Recorder at the Hall of Records, 2281 Tulare Street, handles property data and recorded documents. Call the assessor at (559) 600-3534 or the recorder at (559) 600-3471. Copies cost $1.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. A certified copy costs an extra $1.00. There is a $2.50 fee for credit or debit card payments. Property records can show ownership names, which helps with Fresno phone directory searches tied to real estate.

The county also runs a Fictitious Business Name lookup where you can search by business name, owner name, file number, or date range. Call (559) 600-2575 for help with business name filings. This is a quick way to find who runs a business in Fresno.

The Fresno County Sheriff has an inmate search online. The records unit is at (559) 600-8400 and the inmate info line is (559) 475-9491. They also post a 72-hour jail bookings blotter for recent arrests in the area.

Fresno City Clerk Phone Directory

The Fresno City Clerk is at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. Call (559) 621-2489 for help. The clerk handles public meeting records, ordinances, resolutions, and general records for the city. If you need to find a phone number or contact detail for a city department or an employee, the clerk can point you in the right direction. Fresno city records are open under the California Public Records Act.

The city runs its records request system through GovQA at fresnoca.govqa.us. You submit your request online, and the system tracks it through to completion. This is the main tool for Fresno phone directory requests at the city level. The portal covers all city departments, from police to public utilities. You can also check past requests to see if the data you need has already been released.

Fresno Phone Directory State Databases

Fresno residents can search several California state tools for phone directory data. The Department of Consumer Affairs covers over 3.4 million licensed professionals. Search by name to find someone's license status and practice location in Fresno. The Contractors State License Board runs a separate search for contractors. You can check the board's search tool at cslb.ca.gov to verify any contractor in the Fresno area. It shows bond status and workers comp details. Both tools are free.

Contractor searches show license status, bond details, and insurance info for any licensed contractor working in Fresno.

The Secretary of State Business Search finds any registered business in Fresno. Results list the agent for service of process, which is the contact person for legal matters. The California Public Records Act gives you the right to request records from any government office in Fresno. Phone numbers from unlisted lines are protected under state law, but numbers that appear in public records like court filings or business licenses are fair game for a phone directory search.

Note: Fresno County copy fees are lower than many other California counties, at just $1.50 for the first page of any recorded document.

Nearby Fresno Phone Directory Cities

These cities are in the Central Valley near Fresno. Each has its own phone directory page with local resources.