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How to get a copy of a deed in California

Who holds it: County Recorder in each of the 58 counties (office often combined as Clerk-Recorder, Assessor-Recorder, or Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk)1

Last checked against official sources on .

On this page
  1. Fees
  2. More details
  3. Related records in California
  4. Deeds in California counties with a full guide
  5. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  6. Sources

How to search

Search the grantor/grantee index of the county recorder where the property is located (in person or via the county's own online search, where offered)1

Fees

Copy fee
Set by each county board of supervisors at cost recovery (no single statewide amount)2

More details

Fraud notification
SB 255: all county recorders must run a property fraud notification program effective Jan. 1, 20273
Maps: state GIS portal
California State Geoportal, gis.data.ca.gov (state-entity data)4

Deeds in California counties with a full guide

The local office, its official online search and its own fee, for each county with a full guide. Local fees can differ from the statewide figures above.

CountyOfficeSearch onlineFee
Alameda CountyAuditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder6Search5$3.50 per page7
Butte CountyButte County Clerk-Recorder9Search8Fee charged$5.00 first page, $2.50 each additional page (regular copy); digital format $1210
Contra Costa CountyContra Costa County Clerk-Recorder - Recorder Division11Search11$5.00 first page, $2.00 each additional page (plain copy of recorded document)12
El Dorado CountyEl Dorado County Recorder-Clerk14Search13—
Fresno CountyFresno County Recorder16Search15Free search, fee for copies$1.50 first page (8.5x11), $0.50 each additional page; index page $1.50; larger pages $4.00 first / $2.00 additional17
Humboldt CountyHumboldt County Clerk-Recorder19Search18Free search, fee for copies$2.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page; maps $7.00 first page, $5.00 each additional page20
Imperial CountyImperial County Clerk-Recorder22Search21Official Records, first page per record $2.00; each additional page per record $1.0023
Kern CountyAssessor-Recorder25Search24$3.00 first 8½ x 11 page per document; $0.50 each additional page26
Kings CountyAssessor/Clerk/Recorder: Clerk/Recorder27—$3.00 first page, $0.50 each additional page; self-print $1.00 first page, $0.50 each additional page28
Lake CountyCounty Recorder30Search29—
Los Angeles CountyRegistrar-Recorder/County Clerk31—Plain copy $5 first page, $3 each additional page32
Madera CountyMadera County Clerk-Recorder, County Recorder division34Search33$3.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page (official records); map copies $5.00 digital or 18 x 24, $2.00 11x1635
Marin CountyAssessor-Recorder-County Clerk: Recorder36Search36—
Mendocino CountyMendocino County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder38Search37$5.00 first page plus $1.00 each additional page of the same document37
Merced CountyMerced County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder – Clerk-Recorder's Office40Search39Free search$3 first page, $1 each additional page of each document (Gov. Code 27366); maps $5 first page, $2 each additional41
Monterey CountyMonterey County Recorder43Search42$2.00 per page44
Napa CountyNapa County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk – Recorder / County Clerk45Search45Free search, fee for copies—
Nevada CountyNevada County Clerk-Recorder47Search46—
Orange CountyOrange County Clerk-Recorder Department49Search48$1.00 per page50
Placer CountyPlacer County Clerk-Recorder - Recorder's Office52Search51Non-certified copies $2 first page, $1 each additional page; fax/email $4.2551
Riverside CountyAssessor-County Clerk-Recorder54Search53Fee charged$8.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page (official records regular copy)55
Sacramento CountyCounty Clerk/Recorder57Search56Non-certified: $8.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page; self-service uncertified copies in person $1.00 per page58
San Bernardino CountyAssessor-Recorder-County Clerk60Search59Fee charged$4 first page, $1.50 each subsequent page59
San Diego CountyAssessor/Recorder/County Clerk - Office of the Recorder | County Clerk62Search61$2 for the first page and $0.05 for each additional page61
San Francisco CountyOffice of the Assessor-Recorder64Search63Free search, fee for copiesOnline: $1.81 per document; in person/mail/drop box: $9.70 first page, $0.39 each additional page63
San Joaquin CountyOffice of the Recorder-County Clerk66Search65$1 per page self-assisted; $3 per page staff-assisted67
San Luis Obispo CountyCounty of San Luis Obispo Clerk-Recorder69Search68Free search, fee for copiesOfficial Record copies via the online portal: $7.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page of the same document70
San Mateo CountyAssessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections: County Clerk-Recorder Division72Search71$5 for the first page of each document, $1 for each additional page73
Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara County Clerk-Recorder75Search74$10.00 per document (online order)76
Santa Clara CountyOffice of the County Clerk-Recorder77—Plain copies: $4.00 first page, $2.00 each additional page (maps same)78
Santa Cruz CountyAssessor-Recorder, Recorder's Office80Search79$1.00 per page81
Shasta CountyShasta County Assessor-Recorder82Search82Documents: $3.50 first page, $1.50 each additional page; maps: $4.00 first page, $2.50 each additional page (a two-page deed is $5 for a regular copy)83
Solano CountySolano County Assessor/Recorder - Recorder Division85Search84$9.00 first page; $1.00 each additional page86
Sonoma CountyClerk-Recorder-Assessor Department: County Clerk-Recorder Office88Search87Fee charged$5.00 per page printed; $4.00 per document online (1964-present) plus $2.00 card convenience fee per transaction; emailed $6.00 per document (1964-present, 10 pages or less) or $6.00 per page (pre-1964)89
Stanislaus CountyStanislaus County Clerk-Recorder91Search90Fee chargedReproduction of recorded documents: first page $6.75; each additional page $3.0092
Sutter CountySutter County Clerk-Recorder94Search93—
Tulare CountyAssessor/Clerk-Recorder: Recorder's Office96Search95Fee charged—
Ventura CountyCounty Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, County Recorder division97Search97$2.00 first page; $1.00 each additional page98
Yolo CountyYolo County Clerk-Recorder100Search99Fee chargedCopy of recorded document $5.00 first page, $2.00 each additional page; cost per image $0.50; plus delivery fee101
Yuba CountyYuba County Clerk-Recorder103Search102Copies of official records: $3.00 first page, $1.00 each additional page104

For any other county, see the county list on the California guide.

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any California office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Rules in other states: deeds and land records in every state. Everything else in California: California public records guide.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Gov. Code § 27201 (recorder accepts instruments for recordation)California Legislature (Legislative Counsel)checked November 4, 2026
  2. Gov. Code § 27366 (recorder copy fees)California Legislature (Legislative Counsel)checked November 4, 2026
  3. Home Title Fraud: The Silent Heist That Could Steal Your HouseCalifornia Department of Financial Protection and Innovationchecked November 4, 2026
  4. California State Geoportal FAQsState of California (gis.data.ca.gov)checked November 4, 2026
  5. Official Public Records PortalAlameda County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  6. Clerk-Recorder | Alameda County | Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-RecorderAlameda County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  7. Clerk-Recorder Fee Schedule (rev 12-2025)Alameda County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  8. Butte County Clerk Recorder official website homeButte County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  9. Site MapButte County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  10. Official Record Look-UpButte County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  11. Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections (home)Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Departmentchecked November 4, 2026
  12. Contra Costa County Clerk Division Fee Schedule (Effective January 1, 2026) - positional extractContra Costa County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  13. Recorder-Clerk - Official Records IndexEl Dorado County Recorder-Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  14. Recorder-ClerkEl Dorado County Recorder-Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  15. Recorded DocumentsCounty of Fresno - Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  16. County Registrar and Recorder DirectoryCalifornia Department of Public Health - Vital Recordschecked November 4, 2026
  17. Fee ScheduleCounty of Fresno - Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  18. Search / Self-Service WebCounty of Humboldt, Californiachecked November 4, 2026
  19. County Registrars and RecordersCalifornia Department of Public Healthchecked November 4, 2026
  20. Clerk Recorder Fee Schedule (PDF)County of Humboldt, Californiachecked November 4, 2026
  21. County Clerk-Recorder Department homeImperial County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  22. Imperial County home pageCounty of Imperialchecked November 4, 2026
  23. Recorder Services fee schedule tabsImperial County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  24. Search for Recorded Documents or MapsKern County Assessor-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  25. Listing of County Assessors, Auditors and Auditor-Controllers, Clerks of the Board, and Tax CollectorsCalifornia State Board of Equalizationchecked November 4, 2026
  26. Request Copies of Recorded DocumentsKern County Assessor-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  27. Clerk/RecorderCounty of Kings, Californiaarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  28. Kings County Master Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2025)County of Kings, Californiaarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  29. County of Lakechecked November 8, 2026
  30. Listing of County Assessors, Auditors and Auditor-Controllers, Clerks of the Board, and Tax CollectorsCalifornia State Board of Equalizationchecked November 8, 2026
  31. Los Angeles County DepartmentsCounty of Los Angeleschecked November 4, 2026
  32. Real Estate Records Request FeesLA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  33. Online IndexCounty of Maderachecked November 7, 2026
  34. County Registrar and Recorder DirectoryCalifornia Department of Public Health - Vital Recordschecked November 7, 2026
  35. Clerk-Recorder Schedule of Fees, effective January 1, 2026County of Maderachecked November 7, 2026
  36. Search Recorder's Official RecordsCounty of Marinchecked November 4, 2026
  37. Recorder - Public RecordsCounty of Mendocinochecked November 7, 2026
  38. RecorderCounty of Mendocinochecked November 7, 2026
  39. About the Recorder's OfficeCounty of Mercedarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  40. Clerk-RecorderCounty of Mercedarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  41. Copy FeesCounty of Mercedarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  42. On-line Document AccessCounty of Montereychecked November 4, 2026
  43. RecorderCounty of Montereychecked November 4, 2026
  44. Record SearchesCounty of Montereychecked November 4, 2026
  45. Recorder - County ClerkCounty of Napaarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  46. Search or Request Recorded DocumentsNevada County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 7, 2026
  47. Nevada County home pageCounty of Nevada, Californiachecked November 7, 2026
  48. Obtaining Official Record Copies | OC Clerk Recorder DepartmentOC Clerk-Recorder Departmentchecked November 4, 2026
  49. Orange County | Orange CountyCounty of Orangechecked November 4, 2026
  50. PDFOC Clerk-Recorder Departmentchecked November 4, 2026
  51. Real Property RecordsPlacer County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  52. Clerk-RecorderPlacer County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  53. Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder home pageRiverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  54. Listing of County Assessors, Auditors and Auditor-Controllers, Clerks of the Board, and Tax CollectorsCalifornia State Board of Equalizationchecked November 4, 2026
  55. Obtaining Record Copies (Deeds, Liens, etc.)Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  56. Online Index of Recorded DocumentsSacramento County Clerk/Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  57. County Clerk/RecorderSacramento County Clerk/Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  58. Recorded Documents (copies)Sacramento County Clerk/Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  59. Official Public Records - Recorder's IndexSan Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  60. Listing of County Assessors, Auditors and Auditor-Controllers, Clerks of the Board, and Tax CollectorsCalifornia State Board of Equalizationchecked November 4, 2026
  61. RecordingSan Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  62. Office of the Recorder | County ClerkSan Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  63. Get copies of recorded documentsCity and County of San Franciscochecked November 4, 2026
  64. Listing of County Assessors, Auditors and Auditor-Controllers, Clerks of the Board, and Tax CollectorsCalifornia State Board of Equalizationchecked November 4, 2026
  65. Recorded Documents & Maps | San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder County Clerk | sjgov.orgCounty of San Joaquinchecked November 4, 2026
  66. Office of the Recorder | San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder County Clerk | sjgov.orgCounty of San Joaquinchecked November 4, 2026
  67. San Joaquin County Recorder Fee ScheduleSan Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  68. Recorded Documents SearchCounty of San Luis Obispo Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  69. Clerk-RecorderCounty of San Luis Obispo Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  70. Self-Service: San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Online Services, Official Records Search - WebCounty of San Luis Obispo Clerk-Recorder (Tyler Technologies portal)checked November 4, 2026
  71. Search Grantor-Grantee Information | San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections - ACRESan Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections (ACRE)checked November 4, 2026
  72. San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections - ACRESan Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections (ACRE)checked November 4, 2026
  73. Fees for Copy of Recorded Document | San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections - ACRESan Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections (ACRE)checked November 4, 2026
  74. Real Estate RecordsCounty of Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  75. Clerk-RecorderCounty of Santa Barbarachecked November 4, 2026
  76. Official Records Search - WebCounty of Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder (Tyler Technologies Self-Service)checked November 4, 2026
  77. County Registrar and Recorder DirectoryCalifornia Department of Public Health - Vital Recordschecked November 4, 2026
  78. Fee scheduleCounty of Santa Clara, Office of the County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  79. Searching Records/MapsCounty of Santa Cruz, Californiachecked November 4, 2026
  80. Santa Cruz County Recorder's OfficeCounty of Santa Cruz, Californiachecked November 4, 2026
  81. Recorder Fee Schedule 2026 (PDF)County of Santa Cruz, Californiachecked November 4, 2026
  82. RecorderCounty of Shastachecked November 4, 2026
  83. Recorder FeesCounty of Shastachecked November 4, 2026
  84. Assessor/RecorderSolano County Assessor/Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  85. Government (department index)Solano Countychecked November 4, 2026
  86. Obtaining Record Copies (Deeds, Liens, etc.)Solano County Assessor/Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  87. Search Our RecordsCounty of Sonomachecked November 4, 2026
  88. Clerk-RecorderCounty of Sonomachecked November 4, 2026
  89. Official Public Record CopiesCounty of Sonomachecked November 4, 2026
  90. Clerk Recorder - Stanislaus CountyStanislaus County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  91. Stanislaus County home pageStanislaus Countychecked November 4, 2026
  92. Clerk-Recorder Fee ScheduleStanislaus County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  93. Real Property RecordsSutter County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 7, 2026
  94. Sutter County homeSutter County, Californiachecked November 7, 2026
  95. Copies of Recorded DocumentsCounty of Tularechecked November 4, 2026
  96. Clerk-RecorderCounty of Tularechecked November 4, 2026
  97. County Recorder | Ventura County Clerk and Recorder / Registrar of VotersVentura County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voterschecked November 4, 2026
  98. Ventura County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters Fee Schedule (Effective January 01, 2026)Ventura County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voterschecked November 4, 2026
  99. Search Records OnlineYolo County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  100. Clerk-RecorderYolo County ACEchecked November 4, 2026
  101. Recorded Document Copy FeesYolo County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 4, 2026
  102. Clerk-Recorder FAQsYuba County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 7, 2026
  103. Yuba County, CA (home page)County of Yubachecked November 7, 2026
  104. Clerk-Recorder FeesYuba County Clerk-Recorderchecked November 7, 2026