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Recorder's Division
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The Recorder preserves the official archive of documents relating to legally recordable transactions of events. The Recorder collects documentary transfer tax and conveyance taxes on property sales. Documents are recorded, indexed, digitally archived, and made available to the public. The Recorder Division is responsible for the recording of various documents, such as:
- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Court Decrees
- Liens & Releases
- Other documents that affect title to real property
By recording a document, the document becomes part of the public records of the County Recorder. The Recorder's Division will assist the public with accessing this information. Copying and certification costs may apply.
Note: Please note that the Recorder's Division is unable to give legal advice, such as, what type of document you need or how to complete a document. We recommend that you seek advice from an attorney or real estate professional before you record documents that affect title to property...
Request for Proposals. Microfilm to Digital Image Conversion. RFP Number: 1255
June 1, 2011
Documentary Transfer Tax (DTT) Affidavit
Effective January 1, 2011 a DTT Affidavit will be required to be completed and submitted (along with supporting documentation) with each document when transfer tax is being paid or when an exemption is being claimed from the payment of the tax. [More]
Peninsula real estate data turns digital
sfexaminer.com, December 1, 2010
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.
2008 Calendar Year Recording Activity
Top 5 Types of Recorded Documents
Reconveyance: 30,257
Deed of Trust: 28,855
Deed: 21,805
Substitution of Trustee Documents: 18,626
Official Recording Copy: 12,651
TOTAL Number of Documents Recorded: 139,944
The Recorder's Division is located at 555 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
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RESOURCE LINKS
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Map & Directions to the San Mateo County Government Center located in Redwood City
