What is the purpose of "recording" documents?

Recording documents fulfills the statutory requirements of perfecting documents in public records. The purpose of "recording" a document is to preserve it in an "archive" that is accessible when questions of precedence or ownership arise. Contact the Recorder's Office for more information.

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1. What happens to my document when it is presented for recording?
2. Will I receive my original document back after recording?
3. How do I add / remove a name from my property?
4. Where do I obtain forms for recording purposes?
5. How do I obtain a copy of my marriage certificate?
6. How do I obtain a copy of an official record?
7. Will the Recorder’s Office perform a record search for me?
8. What is the purpose of "recording" documents?
9. What are your recording requirements?
10. What is Real Property Transfer Tax?
11. Does your office provide copies of birth / death records?