Deeds and liens are placed on public record so that anyone can check the ownership of property or the financial status of a person or corporation. The fact that property owner names and addresses are public information also means that they can become targets of junk mail.
In California, there are several ways to record real estate documents: In-person submission. Under this option, a person or his messenger service may visit the county recorder's office to submit the recording over the counter. Mail-in recording. Use of a title company or attorney courier service.
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In Sacramento County, as in many counties, the recorder's office is combined with the county clerk's office. The office is located at: 3636 American River Drive, Ste. 110, Sacramento CA 95864, and can be phoned at (916) 874-6334.
The deed of trust must then be recorded with the county where the property is located, and each of the parties (the trustor, trustee, and lender) should keep a copy of the recorded document.
Record the Signed Documents at the County Recorder's Office Take the original signed and notarized Deed of Trust and Promissory Note to the County Recorder's Office for the county where the property is located. In Sacramento, this is at 3636 American River Drive, Ste. 110, Sacramento CA 95864.
You'll find most California property deeds at the County Clerk's office, also called the Registrar/Recorder office. Some of them provide online searches. Others require visiting their offices. For example, the San Diego County Clerk's Office provides online searches.
To find out earlier rather than later, contact your attorney or escrow agent and ask for a copy of the recording page for your deed. The recording page lists the date the deed was recorded and also the volume and page number where your deed can be found.
Property records are public. People may use these records for background information on purchases, mortgages, asset searches, and other legal and financial transactions.