Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When can I record my document?

A. The office is open Monday Through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed from 12:00 to 1:00. Real and personal property documents presented after 4:30p.m. will be recorded or filed on the following working day.

Q. What are the recording fees?

A. The recording fee for a deed, mortgage, lis pendens or other real estate instrument is $14.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. For any document that assigns or discharges more than one instrument, $3.00 shall be added to the recording fee for each additional instrument so assigned or discharged.

Q. How do I find who owns certain property?

A. We can search by property owner's name or the legal description of the property. If you only have a property address, you may contact the County Equalization Department to get the taxpayer's name and tax description for the parcel. The name that appears on the tax roll may or may not be the owner. With this name or tax description, you can then search our office for any recorded information.

Q. My spouse has passed away. How do I get a new deed in my name?

A. A certified copy of the death certificate must be recorded. A new deed will not be issued; the original deed is still your deed to the property. The record simply shows that one of the owners has passed away.

Q. Can your office prepare a new deed for me?

A. No. We strongly suggest you obtain legal counsel to prepare your deed, however you may also prepare it yourself.

Q. Do you supply forms for real estate documents?

A. No. We do not supply any legal forms of any kind.