Documents are recorded within two (2) business days of receipt of the document. The average turnaround time for a document submitted for recording is 30 days. Documents recorded electronically through an agent will not be returned from our office.
It might seem like a long time. But remember good things come to those who wait. The first step isMoreIt might seem like a long time. But remember good things come to those who wait. The first step is to prepare the deed. This involves drafting the document. Getting it notarized.
To do this, you file a petition with the court and publish a notice in a newspaper. Then, you'll either have a court date (a hearing) where a judge will make a decision, or the judge may make a decision without a hearing. Once the judge decides, you pick up a court decree (court order) with your new name.
Marriage licenses and birth certificates are obtained through the Contra Costa County Clerk's Office. Contact the County Recorder's Office at 925-335-7900 to apply or visit the County's website for more information. They are located at 555 Escobar Street in Martinez.
A: Anywhere between 14 to 90 days after closing. A properly recorded deed can take anywhere from 14 days to 90 days. That may seem like a long time, but your local government office goes over every little detail on the deed to make sure the property is correct and there are no errors.
It might seem like a long time. But remember good things come to those who wait. The first step isMoreIt might seem like a long time. But remember good things come to those who wait. The first step is to prepare the deed. This involves drafting the document. Getting it notarized.
At closing you will get a settlement statement. The deed should arrive after the transaction is registered with the county, usually within six to eight weeks. If it's been longer than that, check online or in person with the county. If the deed has not been recorded yet, now is the time to contact the title company.
Property ownership information can be requested from the County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. For more information, please visit their website to Request a Real Estate Record.