Questions and answers

How do I find out who owns a property in Contra Costa County?

How do I find out who owns a property in Contra Costa County?

Information on property assessment can be found with the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/191/Assessor, or by phone at 925-313-7400.

Is property ownership public record in California?

The State of California maintains vast amounts of public records about real properties. Each of the 58 counties uses its own system for researching real property records. For instance, a California “property deed” transfers real property ownership from the old owner (grantor) to the new owner (grantee).

How do I get a copy of my grant deed in Contra Costa County?

1. Where can I get recorded documents, such as birth, death or marriage certificates, or deeds and liens? A wide variety of vital records may be obtained by visiting the Clerk-Recorder’s office at 555 Escobar Street in downtown Martinez, near the Amtrak station.

How do I get a copy of my grant deed in California?

You can obtain a copy of your Grant Deed directly from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. No third party assistance is needed. The County Registrar-Recorder mails the original Grant Deed document to the homeowner after it is recorded. Therefore, you should already have your original Grant Deed.

How do I find out who owns a property in Ontario for free?

All private property ownership records in Ontario are registered with the government. Anyone can search for land records. You can search: historical land registration books online using the new OnLand site (Alpha phase)

Where can I find free property records?

Find real estate records. When a house is put on the market, there should be an online listing. You can use the listing to find out the price and other information, such as the year the house was built or the lot size. Realtor.com and Trulia.com are two well-known websites you can use for free.

How do I search public records for home ownership?

Property ownership is public record. You can find out who owns a parcel of real estate if you have the address. You’ll need to search the records at the property tax assessor’s office or the county recorder of deeds; the records may or may not be available online.

Is the home sale price a public record?

Luckily, the home sale prices are public record. How you access those records may differ by county. Below we show the various methods you can use to access the information. The most traditional way to get your hands on public records is to visit the local courthouse.