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Will the Recorder’s Office help me prepare my document?

The Recorder’s Office is prohibited by law from providing you with legal advice.  We can only provide you with the recording requirements for a particular document when presented for recording.  We recommend that you contact a legal advisor for assistance in preparing your document.

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1. What types of documents can be recorded?
2. How do I transfer Title?
3. Will the Recorder’s Office help me prepare my document?
4. What is documentary transfer tax?
5. How do I release a Lien?
6. What does the Recorder’s office mean by “document is not legible?”
7. What is a Conformed Copy?
8. How do I find out what has been recorded on a particular property?
9. How do I obtain a copy of a document?
10. How can I search the Official Records online?
11. What happens to my document after it is recorded?
12. May I use an INFORMATIONAL ONLY Death Certificate as an attachment on my Affidavit of Death recording?