San Diego County CA Recorder: Deeds & Records

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San Diego County, California • Recorder and Official Records guide

San Diego County Recorder: Search Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Liens and Official Records

The San Diego County Recorder operates within the combined San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk office, commonly called ARCC. The Recorder accepts and preserves Grant Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Reconveyances, easements, liens, notices, assignments, affidavits, maps and many other legally recordable documents.

For recent land-record research, the main starting point is the San Diego County Official Records Index. Its online coverage currently runs from 1970 to present.

Quick answer: if you know the owner or former owner, open the Official Records Index → search the person’s Grantor/Grantee name → narrow the results by date and document type → identify the correct Grant Deed or other filing → save its document number and recording year → use those details to order the complete deed, view it at a public kiosk or trace related Deeds of Trust, Reconveyances and liens.
Current ARCC Jordan Z. Marks
Document Recording 619-238-8158
Recorder / Clerk 619-237-0502
Main Recorder Office 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260, San Diego, CA 92101
Recorder/Clerk Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Online Index 1970-present
Important 2024 change: the county removed APN searching from the public online Official Records search effective December 9, 2024. APN-based Official Records searches are now performed through in-person county kiosks.
Independent informational guide: County-CAD.us is not affiliated with the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, Treasurer-Tax Collector, District Attorney, Superior Court or State of California. Use the official government systems linked below for final searches, copies, recordings and payments.
Choose your exact task

What Do You Need From the San Diego County Recorder?

Find an ownership deed Search Grantor/Grantee names in Official Records. I only know the address Find the owner and APN first. I only know the APN Online APN Official Records search is no longer available. I have a document number Use it as your strongest record identifier. Find a home loan record Search for a Deed of Trust. Mortgage was paid off Search for Reconveyance rather than another Grant Deed. Check liens Search recorded filings but understand title-search limits. Order a deed copy Online, mail and in-person routes explained. Record a new deed Check PCOR, DTT, SB2, APN, margins and fees. Get fraud alerts Register free with Owner Alert. Research before 1970 Use public kiosks and County Archives. Visit a Recorder office Choose the correct county location.
Best beginner research order

Address → APN → Owner → Recorder Index → Document Number → Copy

1 Address Start with property.
2 APN Identify parcel.
3 Owner Save legal names.
4 Index Search Recorder.
5 Doc # Save reference.
6 Copy View/order record.

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Official San Diego County tools

Use These Official Recorder & Property Resources

SEARCH
Official Records Index Search indexed real-property filings from 1970-present.
Search Official Records
REC
Recorder Recording Guide Requirements, copies, DTT, PCOR, SB2, forms and FAQs.
Open Recorder Guide
PROP
ARCC Property Information Find parcel and Assessor information before deed research.
Open ARCC Property Resources
ALERT
Owner Alert Free monitoring of registered names and APNs.
Register for Owner Alert
ARCH
County Archives Historic deeds, indexes, Official Records and maps.
Open County Archives
OFFICE
ARCC Office Locations Find current Recorder/Clerk counters and hours.
Find a Recorder Office

Can You See the Entire San Diego County Deed Online?

The public online Official Records Index provides indexed information, not unrestricted full-document images.

Search Online Identify recorded filings and save their document details.
View at Public Kiosk ARCC offices provide public-access kiosks for available document images.
Order a Copy Buy the complete recorded document online, in person or by mail.
Search first and order second. That avoids paying for a same-name document that belongs to another property.
Address-only workflow

How to Find a San Diego County Deed From a Street Address

The Official Records Index is not designed as a normal street-address deed search. Identify the parcel and owner first.

Open the San Diego County ARCC website.
Use Property Information / Assessor search.
Enter the property address.
Verify the exact parcel.
Save the APN.
Save the owner name.
Open the Official Records Index.
Search the owner’s name.
Search the prior owner if the deed is recent.
Find the correct deed and save its document number.
Assessment ownership information helps locate the property, but the recorded deed contains the actual conveyance language.
Best exact-record identifier

Save the Document Number Before Ordering Anything

San Diego County requests several specific details for a mailed Official Records copy request.

Document Number Most important exact-record identifier.
Recording Year County requests the year for copy orders.
Party Name Provide at least one person/entity named in the document.
Document Type Grant Deed, Reconveyance, Deed of Trust, Lien, etc.

Know Which Document You Are Looking For

Grant Deed Common California real-property conveyance.
Quitclaim Deed Transfers the grantor’s interest without the same implied covenants as a Grant Deed.
Deed of Trust Common California real-estate loan/security instrument.
Reconveyance Often recorded after a Deed of Trust is paid/released.
Assignment of Deed of Trust Transfers an interest connected with a recorded Deed of Trust.
Notice of Default Foreclosure-process notice.
Notice of Trustee Sale Trustee-sale process filing.
Easement Recorded access, utility or other limited property right.
Lien Recorded claim or notice that may affect a party or property.
Affidavit of Death Can be part of title transfer after death in qualifying situations.
Transfer on Death Deed California estate-planning instrument subject to statutory requirements.
Restrictive Covenant Modification Process for removing unlawfully restrictive language from recorded documents.
California home-loan records

How to Find a San Diego County Deed of Trust

Search the borrower’s recorded name.
Narrow to the purchase or refinance period.
Look specifically for Deed of Trust.
Save the document number.
Search later Assignment of Deed of Trust filings when needed.
Search later Reconveyance records after payoff.
A Deed of Trust is not the ownership deed. Do not confuse it with the Grant Deed showing a real-property conveyance.
Paid-off loan workflow

Mortgage Paid Off? Search for a Reconveyance

A paid-off California home loan generally does not create another ownership deed. Instead, look for a Reconveyance connected with the earlier Deed of Trust.

Find the original Deed of Trust.
Save its document number.
Search later dates under the borrower/trustor name.
Find Reconveyance.
Verify the reconveyance relates to the correct Deed of Trust.
Order a copy when proof is required.
Reconveyance is one of the document titles currently associated with San Diego County’s real-estate fraud recording-fee category.
Lien research

How to Search San Diego County Liens

Identify the current owner.
Search the owner’s full legal name.
Search trust/business names separately.
Look for lien-related document types.
Search later releases or reconveyances.
Search previous owners when researching title history.
Check court and tax systems separately when relevant.
Important: the Official Records Index is not a professional title report. For a purchase, refinance, foreclosure, probate or lien-priority dispute, use a California title company or qualified attorney.
Current 2026 Official Records copy charges

How to Get a San Diego County Deed Copy

$2 First Page Current document-copy charge.
$0.05 Additional Page Each additional standard page.
+$1 Certification Per certified document.

Order a Copy Online

Open Official Records Index.
Search the Grantor/Grantee.
Identify the exact filing.
Add it to the cart.
Create/sign in to your copy-order account.
Verify your account-profile mailing address. The county specifically warns customers that updating only the billing address does not necessarily change the copy shipping address.
Complete checkout.
Online orders are currently printed the following business day and sent by regular USPS. The county advises allowing approximately 3-5 business days for delivery, with extra time for out-of-state destinations.

Order by Mail

Include the:

  • document number;
  • recording year;
  • name of at least one party;
  • document type; and
  • proper payment.
Mail Copy Requests To
San Diego Recorder/County Clerk
ATTN: Real Estate Records
P.O. Box 121750
San Diego, CA 92112-1750
Full purchased document images are mailed; the Recorder states that document-copy images are not supplied by email, fax or online download after purchase.
Pre-1970 research

How Far Back Do San Diego County Land Records Go?

The convenient online Official Records Index begins in 1970, but the county’s historical collections extend much further back.

Deeds Historical kiosk/archive coverage includes 1845-1930.
Grantor/Grantee Indexes Historical index coverage includes 1846-1969.
Numeric Index Historical collection includes 1872-1973.
Official Records Historical collection includes 1931-1989.
Recorded Maps Historic map collections are also available.
Modern Online Index 1970-present.
OLD
San Diego County Archives Historic deeds, indexes, Official Records and maps.
Open County Archives
County Archives
10144 Mission Gorge Road
Santee, CA 92071
Phone
619-237-0502
Email
archives@sdcounty.ca.gov
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Historical shortcut: work backward from the newest known deed and preserve every party, document-number, book or historical reference you find.
Before submitting a deed

How to Record a Deed in San Diego County

Confirm the real estate is in San Diego County.
Determine the correct legal instrument. Recorder staff cannot select or prepare a deed for you.
Prepare the document with original signatures when required.
Complete the proper acknowledgment/notarization.
Print/type names beside or below signatures when required.
Add Recording Requested By and Mail To information.
Include the APN on a deed. San Diego County requires the Assessor Parcel Number on deeds under its local recording requirements.
Complete PCOR when required.
Calculate Documentary Transfer Tax or state the applicable exemption.
Determine whether the SB2 $75 fee applies or an exemption applies.
Check margins and page size.
Calculate the exact current Recorder fee.
Changing ownership is a legal transaction. Adding a spouse, removing an owner, transferring to a trust, handling a deceased owner or correcting vesting can create legal and tax consequences.
Avoid preventable extra charges

San Diego Recorder Document Format Checklist

½-inch Vertical Margins Maintain required side margins.
Top 2½ Inches Reserve the top first-page area for recording information.
Standard 8½ × 11 Preferred page size.
Maximum 8½ × 14 Do not exceed the county/state recording limit.
Clear Black Print Make the entire document photographically reproducible.
Legible Notary Seal Notary information must reproduce clearly.
No Page Fasteners Avoid ribbons, rivets or seals connecting pages.
Document Title on Page One Place it below the reserved first-page recording area.
A page that is not standard 8½ × 11 currently adds $3 per page. Insufficient first-page Recorder space can also require a $3 cover page.
Effective January 1, 2026

San Diego County Recorder Fees

$14 Standard First Page Title not associated with the real-estate fraud fee.
$17 Fraud-Fee First Page Certain Deed-of-Trust and foreclosure-related titles.
$3 Additional Page Standard 8½ × 11 page.
$75 Potential SB2 Fee Per qualifying document/parcel transaction.
$225 SB2 Maximum Maximum per single transaction.
$3 Non-Standard Page Additional fee per non-standard-size page.
$1 Additional Recording Reference Each additional indexed recording reference.
$7 Additional 10 Names Each group of ten after the first included group.
$54 Map First Page Current map-recording first-page fee.
The 2026 fee schedule lists the following among document titles associated with the real-estate fraud fee: Deed of Trust, Notice of Trustee Sale, Assignment of Deed of Trust, Reconveyance, Notice of Default, Substitution of Trustee, Request for Notice and Notice of Rescission of Declaration of Default.
2026
Official 2026 Fee Schedule Verify immediately before recording.
Open 2026 Fee Schedule
Documentary Transfer Tax

How San Diego County Documentary Transfer Tax Is Calculated

Documentary Transfer Tax applies to taxable conveyances when the applicable value or consideration exceeds $100.

$0.55 Per $500 or Fraction Current San Diego County Documentary Transfer Tax rate.

The county states that the tax is based on the applicable real-property value or consideration after excluding existing liens or encumbrances as allowed by California law.

Determine whether the transfer is taxable.
Determine the applicable taxable consideration/value.
Apply the $0.55 per $500 or fractional-part rate.
Put the tax amount on the deed/instrument.
If no tax is due, show zero.
Add the appropriate exemption statement when applicable.
A transfer for $0, $1, gift consideration or between related parties should not automatically be treated as tax-exempt without checking the applicable California rule.
Preliminary Change of Ownership Report

Does a San Diego County Deed Need a PCOR?

San Diego County states that the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report is required when transferring real property under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 480.2.

Submit PCOR Complete the current form when required and present it with the transfer.
PCOR Missing A current $20 charge can apply when a required PCOR is not submitted at recording.
PCOR
PCOR Form & Instructions Access through the official Recorder recording page.
Open PCOR Resources
Building Homes and Jobs Act

When Can the $75 SB2 Recording Fee Apply?

Government Code Section 27388.1 can add $75 to qualifying real-estate instruments, papers or notices deposited for recording.

$75 Potential Fee Per qualifying document.
$225 Maximum Per single transaction.
Exempt? Declare It Use an appropriate valid exemption statement.

San Diego County identifies exemptions that include certain documents recorded in connection with a transfer subject to Documentary Transfer Tax and certain residential transfers to an owner-occupier.

If no valid exemption is declared, the Recorder can assess the applicable SB2 fee. Do not simply omit it because a prior deed did not pay the charge.

How to Record a San Diego County Deed by Mail

Prepare the original recordable document.
Verify signatures and acknowledgment.
Include the APN.
Complete PCOR, DTT and SB2 requirements.
Calculate current Recorder fees.
Include check or money order.
Mail to the correct Recorder address.

Standard US Mail

Address
San Diego Recorder/County Clerk
P.O. Box 121750
San Diego, CA 92112-1750

Overnight / Express

Address
San Diego Recorder/County Clerk
590 3rd Avenue, Suite 204
Chula Vista, CA 91910
The current Recorder page instructs mail filers to make checks or money orders payable to the San Diego Recorder/County Clerk; the 2026 fee schedule identifies the combined office as San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk. When preparing a transaction, follow the payment wording shown on the current filing instructions/fee schedule you are using.

How Long Before a Newly Recorded Document Appears Online?

San Diego County says recently recorded documents may take approximately 24-48 hours to appear in the public Official Records Index.

Wait through the normal indexing period.
Search both Grantor and Grantee names as appropriate.
Check spelling and recording date.
If mailed, preserve the tracking information.
Keep the check number and return-address name.
Contact Recorder staff if the filing remains unresolved.
The Recorder states its general processing turnaround is often approximately 7-10 business days. If a mailed document is not in the index and you have received neither the original nor rejection correspondence after six weeks, contact the office with the submission details.
Free property-record monitoring

San Diego County Owner Alert

Owner Alert is the county’s free real-estate recording notification service.

After enrollment, the system can email you when a newly recorded document matches a registered name and/or APN.

Cost Free.
Names Register up to 10 names per email address.
APNs Register up to 10 APNs per email address.
FREE
Owner Alert Monitor personal, business and trust names and/or parcels.
Sign Up for Owner Alert
Open Owner Alert.
Register your email address.
Add your personal legal name.
Add trust or business names separately.
Add the relevant APNs.
Watch for future notifications.
Alert emails provide a matching document number and a link to the document’s index information.
Owner Alert only monitors documents recorded after your subscription becomes active. It is not a retrospective title search.
Common names can produce alerts for documents unrelated to your property. Verify the indexed record before assuming fraud.

What to Do If Owner Alert Shows an Unknown Filing

Save the alert and document number.
Open Official Records Index.
Verify the indexed name and document type.
View the document at a kiosk or obtain a copy.
Determine whether the filing actually affects your property.
If you reasonably suspect real-estate fraud, contact the San Diego County District Attorney Real Estate Fraud Unit.
Real Estate Fraud Complaint Packet
619-531-3552
Email
RealEstateFraudComplaints@sdcda.org
The Recorder cannot provide legal representation or automatically undo a recorded instrument. Suspected fraud may require law-enforcement and legal action.

What If the Property Owner Has Died?

The correct document depends on how title was held and whether the property involves joint tenancy, a trust, a Transfer on Death Deed, surviving-spouse rights or probate.

Joint Tenant ARCC publishes a courtesy Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant form.
Trustee ARCC publishes an Affidavit of Death of Trustee form.
Transfer on Death ARCC publishes relevant TOD courtesy recording forms.
Probate Probate court records belong with San Diego Superior Court.
ARCC’s courtesy forms do not determine which form is legally correct for your situation. Death-related transfers can affect probate, property tax, reassessment and title rights.

Recorder vs Assessor vs Tax Collector vs Court

Your task
Correct office
Best next step
Grant Deed / Deed of Trust
Recorder
Search Official Records.
APN / assessed value
Assessor
Search property/assessment information.
Property tax bill
Treasurer-Tax Collector
Check bill and payment status.
Probate case
Superior Court
Search court probate records.
Suspected deed fraud
DA / Attorney
Review filing and pursue legal/fraud remedy.
Clear title
Title company / attorney
Obtain professional title examination.
Recorder/Clerk service locations

San Diego County Recorder Offices

San Diego Main Office

Address
County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260
San Diego, CA 92101
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Chula Vista

Address
590 3rd Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

East County — Santee

Address
10144 Mission Gorge Road
Santee, CA 92071
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

San Marcos

Address
141 E. Carmel Street
San Marcos, CA 92078
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Kearny Mesa: the county currently states that Recorder/Clerk services are not available at the Kearny Mesa location.
Verify Current Office Locations

Directions to San Diego Main Recorder Office

Recording a Subdivision or Other Map?

Map recording uses a separate workflow from an ordinary deed. San Diego County encourages map-recording appointments and currently offers those appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

$54 Map First Page Current 2026 charge.
$10 Additional Map Page Current 2026 charge.
Choose Recorder-Clerk → Map Recording in the county appointment system when scheduling.
San Diego-specific search shortcuts

Local Tips That Save Time

1970 is the online dividing line. Use kiosk/archive research for older records.
Do not search endlessly for an online APN field. It was removed in December 2024.
Address only? Use Assessor first. Get the owner and APN before Recorder research.
Search both current and prior owners. Important older filings remain indexed under former parties.
Search trusts and LLCs independently. The deed may not be indexed solely under the person’s individual name.
Save the document number immediately. It is the best copy-order reference.
Paid mortgage? Search Reconveyance. Do not expect another Grant Deed.
Use a kiosk before buying the wrong record. In-person kiosks allow document-image review.
Check PCOR before filing. Missing a required PCOR can cost an extra $20.
Check SB2 exemption eligibility. Do not automatically add or omit $75.
Protect first-page recording space. Otherwise the county can add a cover page fee.
Owner Alert is preventive monitoring. Register before a suspicious filing happens.
Wait 24-48 hours for a new index entry. A same-day recording may not immediately appear online.
Kearny Mesa is not a Recorder/Clerk service counter. Use a location that currently handles recording.

Buying San Diego County Property? Research in This Order

1. Identify the parcel Save address and APN.
2. Identify current owner Use Assessor property information.
3. Find current deed Search the Grantor/Grantee Official Records Index.
4. Trace prior deeds Follow earlier owners and document numbers.
5. Search Deeds of Trust Identify recorded financing/security instruments.
6. Find Reconveyances Check whether earlier Deeds of Trust were released.
7. Review liens/easements Read the actual instruments when material to the purchase.
8. Obtain professional title work DIY Recorder research does not replace insured title review.

Can’t Find the Record? Diagnose the Search First

Problem
Likely reason
Try this
No APN option online
California law changed access.
Search owner name or use an in-person kiosk.
No full deed image online
Public system provides indexed data only.
View at kiosk or order a copy.
Current owner search fails
Property may be vested in trust/entity or transfer is recent.
Search prior owner, spouse, trust or LLC.
Paid loan still appears
Historical Deed of Trust remains indexed.
Search later Reconveyance.
Record is from 1950
Online index starts in 1970.
Use public kiosk or Archives resources.
Need legal title certainty
Recorder search is not a title examination.
Use title company or attorney.

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Official Sources Used for This San Diego County Recorder Guide

ARCC Recording

Verified Official Records coverage, APN-search change, basic recording requirements, copy ordering, DTT, PCOR, SB2, status checks and mail procedures.

Open Recording Page
Official Records Index

Current public Grantor/Grantee record-search destination.

Open Official Records
2026 Fee Schedule

Verified first-page, fraud-title, additional-page, SB2, indexing, map, DTT, copy and certification charges.

Open 2026 Fee Schedule
Owner Alert

Verified free notification service, 10-name/APN limits, document-number alerts and post-subscription coverage.

Open Owner Alert
ARCC Office Locations

Verified San Diego, Chula Vista, Santee, San Marcos and Kearny Mesa service status.

Open Office Locations
County Archives FAQ

Verified historical deed, Grantor/Grantee index, numeric-index, Official Records and map coverage.

Open Archives FAQ
Archives Collections Overview

Used for historical context and permanent county-record preservation.

Open Archives Collections
Real Estate Ownership & Title Information

Verified PCOR and ownership-change guidance.

Open Ownership Information
Last reviewed: August 15, 2026. Recorder fees, office availability, California statutes, PCOR rules, SB2 exemptions, search restrictions and county systems can change. Verify the final transaction through the official ARCC source immediately before recording, paying or traveling.
10 San Diego County Recorder questions

San Diego County Recorder FAQs

1. How do I search San Diego County deeds online?

Open the San Diego County Official Records Index and search the name of a Grantor or Grantee. The online index covers records from 1970 to present. Narrow the results using the approximate recording period and document type, identify the correct deed and save its document number and recording year. The online system shows indexed information rather than the unrestricted complete document image.

2. Can I search San Diego County Official Records online by APN?

No. San Diego County removed public online APN searching effective December 9, 2024 after a California law change. APN searches remain available through in-person county kiosks. Online users can instead use Assessor property information to identify the owner from an APN and then search the owner’s name in the Official Records Index.

3. How far back does the San Diego County deed search go?

The public online Official Records Index begins in 1970. Historical resources extend much earlier. County Archives information identifies deeds from 1845-1930, Grantor/Grantee indexes from 1846-1969, a numeric index from 1872-1973, Official Records from 1931-1989 and recorded maps. Older material can be researched through county kiosks and Archives resources.

4. How much does a San Diego County deed copy cost?

The current 2026 fee schedule lists $2 for the first page of a recorded document copy and $0.05 for each additional page. Certification costs an additional $1 per document. Search the Official Records Index first and save the exact document number before ordering a copy online, in person or by mail.

5. How much does it cost to record a document in San Diego County?

The 2026 fee schedule lists $14 for the first standard page of titles not associated with the real-estate fraud fee and $17 for the first page of certain fraud-fee titles. Additional standard pages cost $3. Depending on the filing, additional title, indexing, PCOR, Documentary Transfer Tax, SB2 and non-standard-page charges can also apply.

6. What is San Diego County Documentary Transfer Tax?

San Diego County currently collects Documentary Transfer Tax on taxable conveyances exceeding $100 at a rate of $0.55 for each $500 or fractional part of applicable real-property value, excluding existing liens or encumbrances as California law allows. If no tax is due, the document should show zero and include the applicable exemption statement.

7. Is a PCOR required when recording a San Diego County deed?

A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report is required for real-property transfers under applicable California Revenue and Taxation Code rules. San Diego County states that when a required PCOR is not submitted at recording, the Recorder may charge an additional $20. Use the current county PCOR form and instructions.

8. What should I search after paying off a San Diego County home loan?

Find the original Deed of Trust and then search later Official Records for a Reconveyance or related release. Paying off a home loan normally does not produce a new Grant Deed. Compare the Reconveyance with the original Deed of Trust document reference before concluding that the secured interest was released.

9. What is San Diego County Owner Alert?

Owner Alert is a free ARCC service that sends an automated email when a newly recorded document matches a registered name and/or APN. A subscriber can register up to 10 names and/or 10 APNs per email address. The alert includes a document number and link to index information. Monitoring starts only after the subscription is activated and does not prevent a document from recording.

10. Where is the San Diego County Recorder’s main office?

The main Recorder/County Clerk office is at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260, San Diego, CA 92101. Recorder/Clerk services are currently available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Recording questions can be directed to 619-238-8158. Recorder services are also available at Chula Vista, Santee and San Marcos; current Recorder/Clerk services are not available at Kearny Mesa.

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