California state law prohibits the publishing of identifying information like a homeowner's name online without written permission from the owner. Property ownership information can be requested from the County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
If you're tech savvy their websites could be your gateway. Each county in California has its ownMoreIf you're tech savvy their websites could be your gateway. Each county in California has its own system. So the process can vary like California weather.
Visit the appropriate county clerk's office or city government office in person. Locate the land records department or public access terminal (sometimes called a cadastral). Search by property address, legal description, or owner name (if known).
Santa Clara County's transfer tax is the same as that of the state—$0.55 for every $500 of the home's value. For properties located within San Jose, Palo Alto, or Mountain View, the transfer tax is $1.65 for every $500 or fractional portion of the real property value.
Value of Property ConveyedBase RateApplicable Tax Rate > $100; ≤ $5,150,000 $2.25 / $500 0.45% > $5,150,000; < $10,300,000 $2.25 / $500 4.45% ≥ $10,300,000 $2.25 / $500 5.95%