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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out what has been recorded on a particular property?
  • The Clerk/Recorder’s office does not provide searches of our records: however, our lobby is open to the public 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.
  • Lobby computers contain an Index of Official Public Records recorded from 1979 to the present.
  • Search index by owner last name first then first name, no punctuation.
  • Documents recorded prior to 1979 are indexed in book volumes which can be examined in our office at no cost.
  • Surveys, Tract Maps and Parcel Maps are also available for viewing and purchase ($7.00 for the first page, $5.00 each additional page)
  • Recorded Document copies are $2.00 for the first page, $1.00 each additional page.
  • Request Copies from our Copy Counter. 

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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?