The Public Record Retriever Network

Welcome to the home page of PRRN—the Public Record Retrieval Network!

Simply put, PRRN Members are professionals who access government records on-site at local, federal, and state courts or recorder's offices, to do name searches and/or obtain copies of file documents. PRRN Members are often hired to assist with the pre-employment screening, investigations, lending, litigation, or legal compliance.

As recognized leaders in local public record searching and document retrieval, PRRN Members agree to follow the highest ethical standards of professional conduct for local searching and document retrieval procedures as well as in all their dealings with other members and clients. With nearly 300 members in 48 states, PRRN is one of the largest U.S. trade groups representing professionals in the public records industry.

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Use the Link Below to Find a 2026 PRRN Member By Location Click on the link to choose a county and state to find a local PRRN Member - or search by the company name.

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Jurisdiction Alert
01/22/2026 - Orange County, CA - Online Portal Issues
The online search portal for reviewing public records in Orange County has been experiencing issues, resulting in intermittent service for users over the past week. However, it's important to note that these problems do not affect the public access terminals available onsite at the court. If you have work in this county and do not have a local researcher, please visit www.PRRN.us to find a researcher who can assist you onsite during this time.
01/20/2026 - Monterey County, CA Transitioned To A New Case Management System
On January 20, 2026, Monterey Superior court transitioned to a new case management system (eCourt). Due to this transition, their phone hours have been reduced to 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. from now until February 2nd, when they will resume normal phone hours. For more information, visit: https://www.monterey.courts.ca.gov/news/notice-temporary-changes-electronic-filing-and-phone-hour