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Please Select a Date of Recording from: 1/1/1980 through: Thursday 12/5/2019 (Please note: this date may only include partial of the documents recorded). The range is limited in order to maximize search speed. Documents recorded prior to 1985 can only be retrieved using the document number and/or the recording date.

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Please click on the Help link at the top of the page for the latest frequently asked questions (FAQ).

The name search is the default search and is available at the top of the page by clicking “Search”. 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 “Search” and choosing the document number option.
Searching a recording date range is available at the top of the page by clicking “Search” and choosing the date range option.

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Official Records

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Search by Document Number

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Search by Recording Date

Search by Book and Page

Search by (APN) Assessor Parcel Number

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Search By Name

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Please enter Person’s LAST Name [space] FIRST Name (ex. smith allison) or fraction thereof (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 1985 to present.
Search results will contain records matching your criteria. If your search results are high, change your search criteria and try again

Search By Document Number

Document Numbers

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To search enter the full document number, all digits
To view a record, click on the document number.

Search By Document Number

Document Numbers

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To search enter the full document number starting with the 4 digit year. To search documents older than 1982, enter 0000 in the first part of document number.
To view a record, click on the document number.

Search By Document Type

Start Date*

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Selected date range must not exceed 10 years

Document Types*:

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Insert a start date and select a document type to conduct a search
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Search By Map

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To view a record, click on the document number

Search By Legal Description

Free-Form Property Description*

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End Date*

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Selected date range must not exceed 36500 days

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Search by Recording Date

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To view a record, click on the document number.

Search By Book and Page

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Search by (APN) Assessor Parcel Number

Parcel Number*

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To search enter the 9 digit parcel number without dashes

Predefined Search

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Predefined Search Types*:

Description

	1. This search is for liens-state, federal, abstract of judgment.
	2. This search is for Notice of Default, Trustees Deed, Notice of Bulk Sale, and Notice of Trustee.
	3. Change in Ownership #1
	4. Change in Ownership #2
	5. Change in Ownership #3

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To view a record, click on the document number

Search By Old Book

Step #1 - Search Index Books

Book Description:

Book Tab:

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Step #2 - Search Document

Book/Volume:	Page:

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Grantor/Grantee Search

The San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder's Office is pleased to offer the Grantor/Grantee index for online searches of property documents recorded since 1985. The documents are public records and are available in the Clerk-Recorder's office during normal business hours.

Documents may be viewed free of charge or copied at a cost at our Clerk-Recorder’s Office located at 555 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063-1665. Tel. number: (650) 363-4988. We hope these services help you in your search.

Sincerely,

Mark Church
Clerk-Recorder, County of San Mateo

ONLINE INFORMATION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

The San Mateo County Assessor, County Clerk-Recorder's Office presents the information on this Web site as a service to the public. We have tried to ensure that the information in this electronic document is accurate. The Recorder's Office makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or at other sites to which we link. Assessing accuracy and reliability of information is the responsibility of the user. The Recorder's Office shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for any damages in connection with the use of the information contained herein.

if you have any questions, you can either email or call (650) 363-4988

The mailing address is:

San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder

555 County Center

Redwood City, CA 94063-1665

Need more help? Call : (650) 363-4988

if you have any questions, you can either email or call (650) 363-4988

The mailing address is:

San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder

555 County Center

Redwood City, CA 94063-1665

Need more help? Call : (650) 363-4988

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