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Service Changes Effective July 20, 2020

Effective Monday, July 20, 2020, the Clerk-Recorder Department will close its branch offices in Anaheim, Laguna Hills, and at the Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Our office at the County Service Center in Santa Ana will remain open for limited services and an application must be submitted for the following services prior to visiting the office:

Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates • Fictitious Business Name Statements
All professional registrations • Notary Public Registrations

For more information about the services offered by the Clerk-Recorder Department, please call the department's information line at (714) 834-2500, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays.

Grantor/Grantee Search

The Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office is pleased to offer the Grantor/Grantee index for online searches of property documents recorded since 1982. Documents may be viewed free of charge or copied at a cost of $1.00 per page at any of our three locations. You may search your property records and create a cart of documents that may be printed and submitted by mail with payment to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office, PO Box 238, Santa Ana, CA 92701. We hope these services help you in your search.
Please note that after you submit your order, the links to your ordered documents will appear on the screen. You need to click each link to download and save the documents to your PC. If for any reason you missed downloading the documents or the links didn’t display, please do not place another order. Instead check your email for the order number and then download your documents by carrying out the following three simple steps:

1. Click Downloads link located in the top right corner of this webpage.
2. Enter your order #, your email address, the displayed captcha phrase and click the Submit button.
3. Links to your documents (PDF files) will display. Click on each file link to save the document to your PC.

Sincerely,
Hugh Nguyen
Orange County Clerk-Recorder

Search by Name


Please enter Person's LAST Name [space] FIRST Name(ex. smith allison) or fraction there of (ie. smith a) or enter Business Name

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To view a record, click on the document number.
To search for all records under a specific name:
1. Click on any document number containing the name of the desired person.
2. Once the document page opens, click on the desired name from the left-hand menu.
3. All documents tied to that person will then be listed by Document Type and Recording Date from 1982 to present.
Search results will contain records matching your criteria. If your search results are high, change your search criteria and try again
If you would like to purchase a record, select an item and click "Add to Shopping Cart".

Search By Document Number

Document Numbers

To view a record, click on the document number.
To search for all records under a specific name:
1. Click on any document number containing the name of the desired person.
2. Once the document page opens, click on the desired name from the left-hand menu.
3. All documents tied to that person will then be listed by Document Type and Recording Date from 1982 to present.
Search results will contain records matching your criteria. If your search results are high, change your search criteria and try again
If you would like to purchase a record, select an item and click "Add to Shopping Cart".

Search By Book and Page

To view a record, click on the document number.
To search for all records under a specific name:
1. Click on any document number containing the name of the desired person.
2. Once the document page opens, click on the desired name from the left-hand menu.
3. All documents tied to that person will then be listed by Document Type and Recording Date from 1982 to present.
Search results will contain records matching your criteria. If your search results are high, change your search criteria and try again
If you would like to purchase a record, select an item and click "Add to Shopping Cart".

Search by Recording Date


Search

To view a record, click on the document number.
To search for all records under a specific name:
1. Click on any document number containing the name of the desired person.
2. Once the document page opens, click on the desired name from the left-hand menu.
3. All documents tied to that person will then be listed by Document Type and Recording Date from 1982 to present.
Search results will contain records matching your criteria. If your search results are high, change your search criteria and try again
If you would like to purchase a record, select an item and click "Add to Shopping Cart".

Step #1 - Search Index Books

Display Index

Step #2 - Search Document

Display Document

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Document Numbers
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To view a record, click on the document number.
To search for all records under a specific name:
1. Click on any document number containing the name of the desired person.
2. Once the document page opens, click on the desired name from the left-hand menu.
3. All documents tied to that person will then be listed by Document Type and Recording Date from 1982 to present.
Search results will contain records matching your criteria. If your search results are high, change your search criteria and try again
If you would like to purchase a record, select an item and click "Add to Shopping Cart".

Predefined Search

	Predefined Search Types*

To view a record, click on the document number.
To search for all records under a specific name:
1. Click on any document number containing the name of the desired person.
2. Once the document page opens, click on the desired name from the left-hand menu.
3. All documents tied to that person will then be listed by Document Type and Recording Date from 1982 to present.
Search results will contain records matching your criteria. If your search results are high, change your search criteria and try again
If you would like to purchase a record, select an item and click "Add to Shopping Cart".

Search by (APN) Assessor Parcel Number

To view a record, click on the document number.
To search for all records under a specific name:
1. Click on any document number containing the name of the desired person.
2. Once the document page opens, click on the desired name from the left-hand menu.
3. All documents tied to that person will then be listed by Document Type and Recording Date from 1982 to present.
Search results will contain records matching your criteria. If your search results are high, change your search criteria and try again
If you would like to purchase a record, select an item and click "Add to Shopping Cart".

Search by Legal Description


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To view a record, click on the document number.
To search for all records under a specific name:
1. Click on any document number containing the name of the desired person.
2. Once the document page opens, click on the desired name from the left-hand menu.
3. All documents tied to that person will then be listed by Document Type and Recording Date from 1982 to present.
Search results will contain records matching your criteria. If your search results are high, change your search criteria and try again
If you would like to purchase a record, select an item and click "Add to Shopping Cart".

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Recorded Maps Info

The name search is available at the top of the page by clicking "Name". PLEASE NOTE: Although only the last name is required, please add a partial first name where applicable to prevent the system from timing out during a lengthy search.

Searching by document number is available at the top of the page by clicking "Document Number".

Please Select a Date of Recording from: 1/4/1982 through: 10/23/2020 (Please note: this date may only include partial of the documents recorded). The range is limited in order to maximize search speed.

If you have any questions, you can either mail or call (714) 834-2500

The mailing address is:

Orange County Clerk-Recorder

601 N. Ross Street

Santa Ana, CA 92701

If you have any questions, you can either mail or call (714) 834-2500

The mailing address is:

Orange County Clerk-Recorder

601 N. Ross Street

Santa Ana, CA 92701

What is the difference between a Grant Deed and Deed of Trust?
Grant Deeds are used to transfer title of real property. This is done at the time of purchase and can be later recorded to add or remove individual’s names after purchase. This is known as the “title” document.
Deeds of Trusts are loan documents given at the time of purchase resulting in an obligation to pay the loan or foreclosure may result. The Deed of Trust is also recorded when refinancing.
What if I never received my original recording?
Original documents are not generally accepted for any legal purpose. They cannot be used to prove identity. You will need a certified copy of the recorded document for any legal purposes.
I just paid off my Mortgage/Deed of Trust, when will I receive my new deed?
A document titled Reconveyance or Substitution of Trustee and Reconveyance is the document recorded when the property has been paid in full. A new deed will not be issued or recorded.
Why is the County Recorder filing a lien against me?
The Clerk-Recorder Department does not create liens. Various taxing agencies prepare and record liens and releases with our department which is why our name appears on your credit report. You will need to view or obtain a copy of the lien to locate the agency placing the lien against you. You may then speak to the agency about the lien. It is important that you review our records for a recorded release of lien as credit reporting agencies sometimes fail to include them on your credit report. If you locate a release you may provide a certified copy to the credit bureau to have it reported as released.
There is a lien filed under my name and it is not my property or information, how do I correct this mistake?
The Clerk-Recorder Department records are indexed by name. There can be multiple people with the same name in the county. Most liens have the last 4 digits of a social security number. You will need to prove to the party questioning the lien that it does not belong to you with a copy of the lien and proof that the last 4 digits of your social security number are not the same.
Is my Last Will and Testament recorded with the County Recorder?
The Last Will and Testament is not a recordable document. It may be filed with the Probate Court. Trust documents may be recorded if real property is involved. You will need to review our records under the name of the trustee of the trust to verify whether the trust has been recorded.
Why does my property tax bill not include individuals that I have listed on the deed to the house, is this incorrect?
The Assessor is responsible for preparing property tax bills. Their records name all parties on the deed but issue the tax bill using only the first name on the deed. The owners of the property are all grantees named on the latest recorded deed. If you have additional question regarding your property tax bill, please contact the Orange County Assessor.
What is a document number? What does Book and Page mean?
Prior to 1982, documents were numbered using a book and page sequence. In 1982 the Recorder began using an annual continual number called a document or instrument number. Please note that tract maps, parcel maps etc are still numbered using a book and page system.
Why is the system telling me that no records are found by my name yet I own property in Orange County?
Please note the computer index contains records from 1982 to present. If your records are older than 1982 you will need to visit our Santa Ana office to review the microfiche. Make sure you have input the last name and first name with no punctuation marks. Make sure you have chosen whether you are searching a business name or individual name.
I own a mobile home, where can I find my deed?
Mobile home documents are filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development (951)-782-4431.

To complete this order, click Regular or Certified for each document number to specify the type of copy desired.
To remove a record from this order, select the item and click “Remove Selected” at the top of the box.
Once all selections have been made, click “Recalculate” to view the total amount due.
Click “Check Out” to finish.