First Submittal Requirements for Tract Maps and Parcel Maps A current preliminary title report (less than 6 months old). A copy of the vesting deed and the deeds referenced in the vesting deed. Submit copies of any deed reference shown on the map (adjoiners, easements, etc.).
You can request a change of mailing address by writing or visiting the Assessor's Office at 1221 Oak Street, Room 245, Oakland, California 94612-4288. Or completing the form online at and mailing it to the Assessor's Office. A change of address cannot occur over the phone.
However, the exact location of your property lines can only be verified by a licensed surveyor. The City cannot recommend any specific surveyor or survey company. You can search for California-licensed professional engineers and land surveyors by visiting the California Department of Consumer Affairs website.
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.
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).
Any member of the public can search and request real estate records.
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Hire a licensed land surveyor The most accurate way to know where your land begins and ends is to hire a surveyor to determine your property lines. The property surveyor will first check county records to understand the history of the lot.
Establishing Reference Points: Surveyors meticulously set up known reference points or benchmarks on the property. These strategically placed markers serve as the bedrock for precise measurements, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the property's boundaries.
A RICS home survey covers the entire property. This includes everything outside and within the boundaries set out by the deeds. When you receive the report from the chartered surveyor, it will include detailed information about the boundary, the grounds, and everything it contains.