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County	County Clerk	Address	Website
Alameda	Recorder	1106 Madison StreetOakland, CA 94607 Phone: (888) 280-7708	http://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/index.htm
Alpine	Carol McElroy Treasurer/Recorder	P.O. Box 217Markleeville, CA 96120 Phone: 530-694-2286	http://www.alpinecountyca.gov/departments/county_clerk
Amador	Sheldon Johnson Recorder/Clerk	500 Argonaut LaneJackson, CA 95642 Phone: (209) 223-6468	http://www.co.amador.ca.us/index.aspx?page=94
Butte	Candace J. Grubbs Clerk/Recorder	25 County Center DriveOroville, CA 95965 Phone: (530) 538-7691	http://clerk-recorder.buttecounty.net/
Calaveras	Karen Varney Clerk/Recorder	891 Mountain Ranch RoadSan Andreas, CA 95249 Phone: (209) 654-6372	http://www.co.calaveras.ca.us/departments/recorder.asp
Colusa	Kathleen Moran Clerk/Recorder	546 Jay Street, Suite 200Colusa, CA 95932 Phone: (530) 458-0508	http://www.countyofcolusa.org/index.aspx?nid=188
Contra Costa	Stephen L. Weir Clerk/Recorder	555 Escobar StreetMartinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 335-7900 FILING DETAILSVerified 6/4/2010 • $14 for 1st letter size page. $3 each additional page. • $17 for 1st legal size page. $6 each additional page. • $7 for each debtor. * Make checks Payable to: County Clerk Recorder. • 2-3 days for lien to display online. • 6-8 weeks for lien turnaround time for original lien to returned.	http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/
Del Norte	Vicki Frazier Clerk/Recorder	981 H Street, Suite 160Crescent City, CA 95531 Phone: (707) 464-7216	http://www.co.del-norte.ca.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=114&Itemid=132
El Dorado	William E. Schultz Clerk/Recorder	360 Fair LanePlacerville, CA 95667 Phone: (530) 621-5490	http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/countyclerk/
Fresno	Paul Dictos, CPA Assessor/Recorder	Hall of Records2281 Tulare Street, Room 302 Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: (559) 488-3471 FILING DETAILSVerified 12/15/2011 • Notice must include the street address of the property. It is best to also to include the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). • Make checks payable to: FRESNO COUNTY RECORDER FEES: • $18.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. • $3.00 additional per page of 8-1/2″ x 14″ paper. TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 1 business day. • To view Indexing Information on their website: 3-5 business days after recordation. • For Original document to be mailed back: 3-4 weeks after recordation. • A Conforming Copy of the original document can be sent 1 business day after recordation. There is no extra fee if you include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Indicate that you are requesting a Conforming Copy. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS: • Same as above	http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/Departments.aspx?id=186
Glenn	Vince Minto Clerk/Recorder	526 West Sycamore StreetWillows, CA 95988 Phone: (530) 934-6412	http://www.countyofglenn.net/govt/departments/recorder/
Humboldt	Carolyn Crnich Recorder	825 5th Street – Fifth FloorEureka, CA 95501 Phone: (707) 445-7593	http://www.co.humboldt.ca.us/recorder/
Imperial	Recorder	940 Main Street,. Room 202El Centro, CA 93343 Phone: (760) 482-4272	http://www.co.imperial.ca.us/Recorder/Default.htm
Inyo	Recorder	P.O. Box FIndependence, CA 93526 Phone: (760) 878-0222	http://www.inyocounty.us/Recorder/Clerk-Recorder.html
Kern	Jim Fitch Assessor-Recorder	1655 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: (661) 868-6400 FILING DETAILS Verified 2/13/2012 • Notice must include the Lot/Track Numbers. • Make checks payable to: KERN COUNTY RECORDER FEES: • $15.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. • $3.00 additional per page of 8-1/2″ x 14″ paper. TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 2-3 weeks. • To view entire Lien document on their website: 2 business days after recordation. • For Original document to be mailed back: 2 weeks after recordation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Clerk’s Office does not send copies to the debtor/s. • Recorder’s Office does not do Conformed Copies. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS: • Same as above	http://www.recorder.co.kern.ca.us/
Kings	Clerk/Recorder	1400 West Lacey Boulevard.Hanford, CA. 93230 Phone: (559) 582-3211	http://www.countyofkings.com/acr/clerk/index.html
Lake	Recorder	255 North ForbesLakeport, CA 95453 Phone: (707) 263-2293	http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/AuditorController/County_Clerk.htm
Lassen	Theresa Nagel Clerk/Recorder	220 South Lassen Street, Suite 5Susanville, CA 96130 Phone: (530) 251-8427	http://www.lassencounty.org/govt/dept/county_clerk/default.asp
Los Angeles	Dean C. Logan Registrar-Recorder / County Clerk	Physical Address: 12400 Imperial Highway Norwalk , CA 90650 Phone: (562)462-2125 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1250 Norwalk, CA 90651-1250 FILING DETAILS Verified 2/23/2012 • Notice must include the street address of the property, the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), and the legal description of the property from the deed. • Make checks payable to: LACR FEES: • $18.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. • $3.00 additional per page of 8-1/2″ x 14″ paper. • No additional charge for Conformed Copies TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 4-6 weeks. • For Original document to be mailed back: 4-6 weeks after recordation. • A Conforming Copy of the original document can be sent within 2 weeks after recordation. There is no extra fee if you include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Indicate that you are requesting a Conforming Copy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Recorded liens can not be viewed on their website. • Clerk’s Office does not send copies to the debtor/s. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS: • Same as above	http://lavote.net/
Madera	Rebecca (Becky) Martinez Clerk-Recorder	200 West 4th StreeetMadera, CA 93637 Phone: (559) 675-7724 FILING DETAILSVerified 12/15/2011 • Notice must include the street address of the property and the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) or have the property description found on the Grant Deed. • Make checks payable to: MADERA COUNTY RECORDER FEES: • $14.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. • $3.00 additional per page of 8-1/2″ x 14″ paper. • $4.00 1st address ($3.00 per additional address) for Notice to be sent to Debtor/s (optional service). Husband and wife count as one Debtor if at the same address. TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: same day. • For Original document to be mailed back: 3 weeks after recordation. • A Conforming Copy of the original document can be sent in 1 business days after recordation. There is no extra fee if you include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Indicate that you are requesting a Conforming Copy. • Notice sent to Debtor/s (optional service): One business day after recordation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Recorded liens can not be viewed on their website. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS: • Same as above	http://www.madera-county.com/countyclerk/recorder/
Marin	Joan C. Thayer Assessor/Recorder	3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 232San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: (415) 499-6092	http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/AR/Main/index.cfm
Mariposa	Recorder	4982 10th StreetMariposa, CA 95338 Phone: (209) 966-5719	http://www.mariposacounty.org/index.aspx?NID=71
Mendocino	Marsha A. Wharff Assessor/Recorder	501 Low Gap Road, Room 1020Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (209) 966-5719	http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/acr/
Merced	M. Stephen Jones, CPA Recorder	2222 M StreetMerced, CA 95340 Phone: (209) 385-7627	http://www.recorder.merced.ca.us/
Modoc	Auditor/Recorder	204 South Court StreetAlturas, CA. 96101 Phone: (530) 233-6204	http://www.modoccounty.us/index_files/Page501.htm
Mono	Clerk/Recorder	P.O. Box 237Bridgeport CA 93517 Phone: (760) 932-5530	http://www.monocounty.ca.gov/departments/clerk/clerk.html
Monterey	Stephen L. Vagnini Clerk/Recorder	168 West Alisal StreetSalinas, CA 93901 Phone: (831) 755-5041	http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/Recorder/
Napa	John Tuteur Recorder/County Clerk	900 CoombsNapa, CA 94559 Phone: (707) 253-4246	http://www.countyofnapa.org/Recorder-Clerk/
Nevada	Gregory J. Diaz County Clerk-Recorder – Recorder	Eric W. Rood Administrative Center950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City CA 95959 Phone: 530-265-1218	http://new.mynevadacounty.com/recorder/
Orange	Tom Daly Clerk-Recorder	12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 101Santa Ana, CA 92701 Phone: (714) 834-2500 FILING DETAILSVerified 6/24/2011 • Notice must include the property address. It is helpful to also include the Lot and Tract Numbers and/or the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). • Make checks payable to: ORANGE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER FEES: • $6.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. • $3.00 additional per page of 8-1/2″ x 14″ paper. •$1.00 additional for Conformed Copies • TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 2-3 weeks • To view Indexing Information on their website: 1-2 weeks after recordation. • For Original document to be mailed back: 1-2 weeks after recordation. • A Conforming Copy of the original document can be sent in 1-2 business days after recordation. Include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Indicate if fee paid includes a Conforming Copy. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS • Same as above	http://www.ocgov.com/recorder/
Placer	Jim McCauley Clerk/Recorder	2954 Richardson DriveAuburn, CA 95603 Phone: (530) 886-5600 FILING DETAILSVerified 4/4/2011 • Notice must include the street address of the property. It is also helpful to include the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). • Make checks payable to: PLACER COUNTY RECORDER FEES: • $15.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. • $3.00 additional per page of 8-1/2″ x 14″ paper. • $6.00 per address for Notice to be sent to Debtor/s (optional service). Husband and wife count as one Debtor. TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 2 business days. • To view Information on their website: 1 business day after recordation. • For Original document to be mailed back: 4 weeks after recordation. • A Conforming Copy of the original document can be sent in 1 business days after recordation. There is no extra fee if you include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Indicate that you are requesting a Conforming Copy. • Notice sent to Debtor/s (optional service): The first Wednesday after recordation. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS • Same as above	http://www.placer.ca.gov/clerk/clerk.htm
Plumas	Kathleen Williams Clerk/Recorder	520 Main Street, Room 102Quincy, CA. 95971 Phone: (530) 283-6218	http://www.countyofplumas.com/index.aspx?NID=80
Riverside	Larry Ward Clerk/ Recorder	Physical Address: 2720 & 2724 Gateway Drive Riverside, CA 92507 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 751 Riverside, CA 92502 Phone: (951) 486-7000 FILING DETAILS Verified 3/1/2012 • Notice must include the street address of the property. • Make checks payable to: RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER FEES: • $15.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. • $3.00 additional per page of 8-1/2″ x 14″ paper. • $1.00 for a Conformed Copy (Optional – See below) TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 3-4 WEEKS. • For Original document to be mailed back: 2-3 weeks after recordation. • A Conforming Copy of the original document can be sent the same day of recordation. (Fee is $1.00). Be sure to include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Indicate that you are requesting a Conforming Copy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Indexing Information can be viewed on their website, but not the entire Recorded Lien. • Clerk’s Office does not send copies to the debtor/s. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS: • Same as above	http://riverside.asrclkrec.com/
Sacramento	Craig A. Kramer Clerk/Recorder	600 8th StreetSacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 874-6334 FILING DETAILSVerified 6/11/2010 • $18 for 1st letter size page. $3 each additional page. • $21 for 1st over size page. $6 each additional page. • $10 for single debtor for recorded copy of lien to be mailed. • Takes 24 hours for County Recorder to record lien. • Once lien records, takes 24 hours to view lien online. • 10-14 day turnaround time for original recorded lien to return.	http://www.ccr.saccounty.net/
San Benito	John R. Hodges Clerk/Recorder	481 4th StreetHollister , CA 95023-3840 Phone: (831) 636-4090	http://www.sbcvote.us/recorder.htm
San Bernardino	Recorder-Clerk	San Bernardino County Hall of Records Bldg. First Floor 222 West Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415 FILING DETAILS Verified 2/23/2012 • Notice must include the street address of the property. It is also helpful to include the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). • Make checks payable to: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY RECORDER FEES: • $15.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. • $3.00 additional per page of 8-1/2″ x 14″ paper. • $1.00 for Conformed Copies (see below). TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 3 weeks. • To view Indexing Information on their website: 2 business day after recordation. • For Original document to be mailed back: 5 weeks after recordation. • A Conforming Copy of the original document can be sent in 1 business day after recordation. (See above for fee information.) Be sure to include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Indicate that you are requesting a Conforming Copy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Recorded liens can not be viewed on their website, just Indexing Information. • Clerk’s Office does not send copies to the debtor/s. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS: • Same as above	http://www.sbcounty.gov/arc/index2.html
San Diego	Ernest J. Dronenberg, Jr. Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk	Physical Address: 1600 Pacific Highway Suite 260 San Diego, CA 92101 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 121750 San Diego, CA 92112-1750 Phone: (619) 237-0502 FILING DETAILS Verified 3/7/2012 • Notice must include the property address. It is helpful to also include the Lot and Tract Numbers and/or the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). • Make checks payable to: SAN DIEGO COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE FEES: • $15.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. • $3.00 additional per page for any size other than 8-1/2” x 11”. •$1.00 additional for Conformed Copies • TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 2-3 business days • To view Indexing Information on their website: 48 hours after recordation. • For Original document to be mailed back: 4-6 weeks after recordation. • A Conformed Copy of the original document can be sent the same day as recorded. Include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Indicate if fee paid includes a Conforming Copy. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS • Same as above • Lien Release notice must be notarized.	http://www.sdarcc.com
San Francisco	Phil Ting Assessor/Recorder	1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett PlaceCity Hall, Room 190 San Francisco, CA 94102-4698 Phone: (415) 554-5596 Fax: (415)554-7915 assessor@sfgov.org FILING DETAILSVerified 12/17/2010 • $18 for 1st letter size page. $3 each additional page. • $6 to notify first address; $2 each additional address. • $1 for conforming copy. • $8 release of lien: $3 each additional page • No charge for notifying owner on release. • Make checks Payable to: SF Assesor-Recorder. • No commitment for how long to record. • up to 8 weeks for lien to display online. • 8-10 weeks for lien turnaround time for original lien to returned.	http://www.sfgov.org/site/assessor_index.asp
San Joaquin	Gary W. Freeman Clerk/Recorder	6 South El Dorado StreetStockton, CA 95202 Phone: (209) 468-3939	http://www.co.san-joaquin.ca.us/Recorder/
San Luis Obispo	Judy Rodewald Clerk/Recorder	1055 Monterey StreetSan Luis Obispo, CA 93408-3237 Phone: (805) 781-5080	http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/clerk.htm
San Mateo	Warren Slocum Clerk/Recorder	555 County Center, First Floor Redwood City, CA 94063-1665 Phone: (650) 363-4500 FILING DETAILS Verified 2/27/2012 • Notice must include the property address. It is helpful to also include the Lot and Tract Numbers and/or the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). • Make checks payable to: SAN MATEO COUNTY RECORDER FEES: • $15.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. • $3.00 additional per page if any other size paper. •$10.00 additional for Conformed Copies • TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 2-3 business days • To view Indexing Information on their website: 3 business day after recordation. • For Original document to me mailed back: 2 weeks after recordation. • A Conforming Copy of the original document can be sent in 2 business days. Include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Indicate if fee paid includes a Conforming Copy. LIEN RELEASE DETAILS • Same as above.	http://www.smcare.org/recorder/recording_documents/default.asp
Santa Barbara	Joseph E. Holland Clerk/Recorder	1100 AnacapaSanta Barbara, CA 93102-0159 Phone: (805) 568-2250	http://sbcassessor.com/home.aspx
Santa Clara	Brenda Davis Clerk/Recorder	Attn: RecordingEast Wing, First Floor 70 West Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: (408) 299-5688 FILING DETAILSVerified 12/09/2011 • Notice must include the property address. It is helpful to also include the Lot and Tract Numbers and/or the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). • Make checks payable to: CLERK RECORDER SANTA CLARA COUNTY FEES: • $15.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. • $3.00 per page (in addition to the above) for any other sized paper. • $5.00 for Conforming Copy. • TURN AROUND TIMES: • Actual Recording: 1-2 business days if sent Certified mail or Overnight delivery. • To view Indexing Information on their website: 1-2 business days after recordation. • To receive Original document: 6-8weeks after recordation. • A Conforming Copy of the original document can be sent in 2-3 business days after recordation. (See FEES above.) Include an additional copy of the notice and an additional Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Note on the cover sheet that you are requesting a Conforming Copy.	http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site/rec/
Santa Cruz	Gary E. Hazelton Recorder	701 Ocean StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: (831) 454-2800	http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/rcd/recorders/home/generalinfo.htm
Shasta	Cris Andrews Assessor/Recorder	1450 Court Street Suite 208,Redding, CA 96001-1670 Phone: (530)225-5671	http://www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/clerk_index.aspx
Sierra	Mary J. Junji Clerk/Recorder	100 Courthouse Square, Suite 11Downieville, CA 95936 Phone: (530) 289-3295	http://www.sierracounty.ws/
Siskiyou	Colleen Setzer County Clerk	510 North Main StreetYreka, CA 96097 Phone: (530) 842-8084	http://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/CLERK/Clerk.aspx
Solano	Marc C. Tonnesen Assessor/Recorder	675 Texas Street, Suite 2700Fairfield, CA 94533-6338 Phone: (707) 784-6290 FILING DETAILSVerified 11/4/2010 • $13 for 1st page. $3 each additional page. (8-1/2″ x 11″) • $3 additional per page for 8-1/2″ x 14″ • $7 for each debtor for recorded copy of lien to be mailed. (Husband & Wife are considered as two debtors.) • Make check payable to SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER • Conforming copy can be requested at no additonal charge. Send one extra copy of the Notice and one extra self addressed stamped envelope. • Legal Description should include Property Address & Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) • Limited information about recorded liens is available on their website. TURN AROUND TIMES • Lien to be recorded – One business day • Notice to be sent to Debtor – Same day as recorded. • Conforming Copy – Same day as recorded. • Original lien notice to be returned – 8-10 weeks.	http://www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/ar/home.asp
Sonoma	Eeve Lewis Recorder	585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103-FSanta Rosa, CA 95403 Phone: (707) 565-2651	http://www.sonoma-county.org/recorder/functs.htm
Stanislaus	Lee Lundrigan Clerk/Recorder	1021 “I” Street, Suite 101Modesto, CA 95354 Phone: (209) 525-5200	http://www.stancounty.com/clerkrecorder/
Sutter	Joan Bechtel Clerk/Recorder	433 2nd StreetYuba City, CA 95991 Phone: (209) 525-5200	http://www.co.sutter.ca.us/doc/government/depts/cr/crhome
Tehama	Mary Alice George Clerk/Recorder	633 Washington Street, Suite 11Red Bluff, CA 96080 Phone: (530) 527-3350	http://www.co.tehama.ca.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=24
Trinity	Dero Forslund Clerk/Recorder	101 Court StreetWeaverville, CA 96093 Phone: (530) 623-1215	http://www.trinitycounty.org/Departments/assessor-clerk-elect/clerkrecorder.htm
Tulare	Gregory B. Hardcastle Clerk/Recorder	221 South Mooney BoulevardVisalia, CA 93291 Phone: (559) 733-6377	http://www.co.tulare.ca.us/government/clerk_recorder/default.asp
Tuolumne	David W. Wynne Assessor/Recorder	2 South Green StreetSonora, CA 95370 Phone: (209) 533-5531	http://portal.co.tuolumne.ca.us/psp/ps/TUP_AUDIT_CONTRLR/ENTP/h/?tab=TUP_AUDITOR_COUNT_CLERK
Ventura	Philip J. Schmit Recorder	800 South Victoria AvenueVentura, CA 93009 Phone: (805) 654-3665 FILING DETAILSVerified 4/22/2010 • $15 for 1st page. $3 each additional page. • $11 for single debtor for recorded copy of lien to be mailed. • 3-4 week turnaround time for original lien to return.	http://recorder.countyofventura.org/venclrk.htm
Yolo	Freddie Oakley Clerk/Recorder	625 Court Street, Room 105Woodland, CA 95695 Phone: (530) 666-8130	http://www.yolorecorder.org/
Yuba	Terry A. Hansen Clerk/Recorder	915 8th Street, Suite 107Marysville , CA 95901 Phone: (530) 749-7850	http://www.co.yuba.ca.us/Departments/Clerk/

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