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California counties

County guides after a death in California

These pages keep the county routes crawlable and easy to find without forcing a grieving person to scroll a giant dropdown. Start with the statewide checklist if you are not sure which county applies.

Start with the checklist Example: Riverside County

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Search death certificates, cremation, probate, benefits, county offices, documents, and scripts.

Which county should I choose?

For coroner or medical-examiner questions, start with the county where the death occurred. Probate and some records may use the county where the person lived. When unsure, start with the statewide checklist and verify jurisdiction with the office you call.

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All California counties

Each county page points to local source-backed resource cards where available. Call offices before visiting because hours, fees, and procedures can change.