Recording

Government Code 27320-27338

Real Property Records

The purpose of recording is to maintain a public ledger of all real property ownership within a county, including any transfers or liens affecting the property. According to Civil Code 1213, the County Recorder's indexing of individuals named in recordable documents typically serves as constructive notice to later purchasers and lienholders. 

Access to Official Records:

  • View Official Records 1850 onwards by conducting a search at our office. 
  • View Grantor-Grantee Indices online from 1960 onwards searchable by name and document type. 

For further information on Real Property Records and the balance between access and privacy, refer to this guide prepared by the California Recorders Association Committee.

To learn more about the collaborative real estate review between the Yolo County Recorder, Assessor and the District Attorney offices, refer to our brochure Concerned for Your Property?  

Document Submission Process

Documents must be prepared and signed externally and then submitted for recording at our service counter, via mail, or electronically. Documents are examined according to the basic recording requirements and document title specific standards. The document examination service does not extend to legal adequacy, as we are neither attorneys nor authorized to offer legal advice.

Our document examiners are available to assist with the determination of recording fees and are reachable at 530-666-8130 during our regular office hours excluding holidays.