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San Mateo County officials warn of homeowner scam
insideBayArea.com, December 24, 2009
San Mateo County officials warn of homeowner scam
The San Mateo County Assessor's Office says scammers are trying to cheat property owners out of money for a service the assessor provides for free.
San Mateo County Base Recording Fees - Updated for the First Time Since 1985
December 14, 2009
San Mateo County Base Recording Fees
The San Mateo County Recorder’s Office will increase its recording fees effective January 1, 2010. The current standard recording fee of $9 to record the first page of a document will increase to $15 while the $3 for each additional page recorded will remain the same (no increase). The current base recording fee was established in 1985, nearly 25 years ago, and it has not been raised since that time.
Assessor Maps now available online
July 2, 2009
This online feature allows you to download a free copy of an official Assessor's map page showing a specific parcel(s). You can search for parcel maps database either by the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) or by street address.
Budget Message to the Board of Supervisors
June 24, 2009
Budget Message to the Board of Supervisors
County Recorders can unwitting accept fraudulent property documents
June 2009
County Recorders can unwitting accept fraudulent property documents
One of the growing concerns for county recorders throughout the United States is the increase in property fraud. To prove the point about how easy it is to perpetrate this kind of property fraud, the Daily News in New York stole the Empire State Building as a prank last December. They did return it.
Supreme Court Ruling on Proposition 8 Stands
May 2009
No Same-Sex Marriage in California – For Now
On Tuesday, May 26, 2009, the California Supreme Court in a 6-1 ruling upheld the November initiative, Proposition 8, which amended the California Constitution to define marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
Fees Adjustment effective January 1, 2009
December 2008
In September, the Board of Supervisors approved a series of fee increases for some of the services we provide. The increases were based on a professional fee study that was conducted; the consultants used a cost recovery model to establish the new fees.
New laws mandate an adjustment of the recording fees. Effective August 1, 2008, the recording fee will be $9 for the first page + $3 for each additional page. This $2 increase will help offset the cost of implementing electronic recording as well as redacting social security numbers from recorded documents. For more information, call (650) 363-4500.
Fee Examples |
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Old Fee |
New Fee |
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| Reconveyance (1 page) | $7 |
$9 |
| Substitution of Trustee (1 page) | $7 |
$9 |
| Grant Deed (2 pages) | $10 |
$12 |
| Deed of Trust (20 pages) | $64 |
$66 |
Landmark Decision on Same Sex Marriage
May 2008
The San Mateo County Clerk's office opened its doors on June 17, 2008 for gay and lesbian couples to secure marriage licenses and exchange vows on the first full day same-sex nuptials were legal throughout California. For more information, visit our web feature on same sex marriage by clicking here.
Informational Resources
County officials to back gay marriage, oppose Prop. 8
San Mateo Daily Journal, September 16
Same sex couple says I do online
STLtoday.com, August 30, 2008 go
Judge puts off ruling on marriage measure
SFGate.com, August 8, 2008
California State Supreme Court decision
California Supreme Court Denies Rehearing and Stay in Marriage Cases
Frequently Asked Questions about Same Sex Marriage
Foreclosure Information & Referral Resources
January 2008
Foreclosure Information & Referral Resources
If you are facing the possibility of foreclosure and would like information on your options, the web sites listed here may provide some answers.
Calling All Travelers! New Passport Rules
January 2008
There is good news for those with international travel plans! Effective February 1, 2008 there are four noteworthy changes to the process for obtaining passport applications. Take a look!
San Mateo County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 2007
In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson obtained authorization from Congress to proclaim a week in September as National Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, the observance was expanded by President Ronald Reagan to a month-long commemoration, beginning September 15 and ending October 15, making 2007 the 19th annual celebration. During this month, America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and Spanish-speaking nations in Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Keeping the Promise for the Next Generation
April 2007
Making the Connection Between Changing Property Values and School Finance
As a service to our County’s school districts, Terry Flinn, Deputy Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, will be making presentations to any San Mateo County School District Board of Trustees, Superintendents, Business Managers and other district leaders on the impact of property tax roll fluctuations on school finance, upon invitation.
San Mateo County Celebrates National County Government Week
April 2007
National County Government Week
A walk among wildflowers and tours of the new energy-efficient Youth Services Center highlight San Mateo County’s celebration of National County Government Week, April 22-28.
San Mateo County Celebrates Black History Month
February 2007
Black History Month was designed to educate people on the pain and suffering throughout history that Blacks encountered to receive equal rights and freedom. Americans have recognized Black History annually ever since 1926 which was first known as "Negro History Week" and then converted to "Black History Month." Although Blacks have been part of our country's history since the colonial times, it was not until the 20th century that they received a respectable honor in the history books.
Starting a Business in San Mateo County
December 2006
Starting a Business in San Mateo County?
We’re proud to introduce a new guide to help people contact appropriate government agencies, file statements, pay taxes and find out what regulations may apply to their business. Since no two businesses are exactly alike, requirements vary widely.
This publication has agency names, phone numbers, addresses and website to help you officially open the doors to your business, and the online links are active!
Splitting or Combining Parcels.
June 2006
Splitting or Combining Parcels. Forms Now Available online.
Any San Mateo County property owner can request that their parcel be split or combined with other parcels that they own if an APN can be described/delineated by existing parcel and/or lot lines and the parcels of land in the opinion of the assessor can be redefined without compromising ownership, tax rate areas, general use and assessment of the land.
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