How To Obtain Information Using the Megan's Law Web Application

To view the Megan's Law Web Application, you must:

• be at least 18 years of age; or accompanied by parent or legal guardian;
• provide a California driver's license or California identification card;
• sign a statement that you are not a registered sex offender; that you understand the purpose of the release of information is for the public to protect themselves and their children from sex offenders; and that it is illegal to use the information to harass, discriminate or commit a crime against any registrant;
• state a distinct purpose for viewing the Megan's Law Web Application, if required by local law enforcement.

All sheriff's departments and every police department serving a population of 200,000 or more are required to make the Megan's Law Web Application available for public viewing. Many other police departments in smaller jurisdications also make the information available. To determine the nearest Megan's Law Web Application viewing station, please contact your local law enforcement agency or refer to our list of sheriff's offices (PDF 51 kb/3 pages) and police departments (PDF 41 kb/1 page) that are required to offer public viewing.

Reminder:The information disclosed pursuant to Megan's Law may not be used to harass or commit any crime against the offender.

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