How To Obtain Copies of Recorded Documents

Copies of Official Records, Deeds, Liens, etc. can be ordered in person or by mail. If done through the mail, the turnaround time is approximately 3 weeks.

Our office does not provide search services.

If you wish to request a copy of a particular document by mail and do not have a Book and Page number, or Document number, you must provide us with the following information in order for us to locate it in our files:

Type of document being requested.

Names of the parties on the document.

Recording date (or year of the recording).

If a copy of a Deed is being requested, please provide the following:

• Parcel Number
• Buyers Name
• Sellers Name
• Street Address

Our office does not bill and we require payment in advance. If you are unable to calculate the fee, we suggest that you send a check "Not to Exceed" a specific amount. We will insert the amount and send you a receipt with your order.

The fees for copies of Official Documents are as follows:

• $1.00 per page.
• $2.50 Additional per document for certification.
• Imprinted personal checks are accepted, made payable to "County Recorder".
• Please do not send cash

If you need more information or wish to speak with a staff member, please contact the Recorders' Office at (925) 335-7900.

Click here to obtain a copy of a recorded document online.

Please do not send cash