Monterey County, California Public Records
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Monterey County Census
General county data such as demographics, ethnicity, housing, income, labor force, employment, occupations, industries, government employees, businesses, and more.
Population in 2006: 401762
Land Area: 3322 Square Miles
County Seat: Salinas

Tax Assessor
View the latest property tax assessments for residential homes and land.
168 West Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93902
Phone: (831) 755-5035

Recorder - Probate Office
Contact the county clerk for information on most permits, licenses, and civil records.
168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5041
Fax: (831) 755-5064

Tax Collector
Call, email or visit the county collector's office with questions on making your tax payments for parcels and property.
168 W. Alisal St, First Floor
Post Office Box 891
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5057

Chamber Of Commerce
Improve your chance of success in your field or business with tools and experience of other members of the board.
119 E. Alisal St.
P.O. Box 1170
Salinas, CA 93902
Phone: (831) 424-7611
Fax: (831) 424-8639

City Of Salinas
The local administrative center for most forms of government that service it's residents.
200 Lincoln Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 758-7381

County Elections
Information for local residents and military personnel for overseas and absentee voting
1370 B South Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 796-1499
Fax: (831) 755-5485

Inmate And Prison Records
Find a criminal offender and learn where they are being held and for what charges.
1414 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 755-3782

Monterey County
Various departments of the local government are on the official site such as county attorney, manager, clerk and elected officials.
168 West Alisal St.,3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5115

Sheriffs Office
Pay for a parking or traffic ticket online or contact the department for payment information or details on how to dispute a charge.
1414 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 755-5111

Transportation Department
Buy a buss pass, metro card, or multi-pass for all of the public transportation systems.
168 W. Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-4800
Fax: (831) 755-4958

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