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City & County of San Francisco Office of the Assessor-Recorder

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        1. Home
        2. Recorder Information
        3. Recording a Document

        Recording a Document

        The Office of the Assessor-Recorder is responsible for recording documents and maintaining those public records. Hundreds of different types of documents are recorded annually, including documents like deeds, deeds of trust, reconveyances, and liens.

        • How to Record a Document

          There are four ways you can record a document with our Office.
        • Recording Requirements

          There are certain requirements that must be observed for all documents to be recorded with our Office.
        • Transfer Tax

          Transfer tax is collected by our office when a document transferring title to land or real property (e.g., a Grant Deed) is recorded.
        • Recording Fees

          On this page, you will find the fees associated with recording documents at our office. Fees may vary depending on particular documents. Please be sure to review the fee schedule.
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        About Us

        The mission of our office is to work together to build a better San Francisco through superior customer service, fair property taxation and the preservation of public records. We value doing our work with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. 

        Our core responsibilities include locating all taxable property in the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), identifying ownership, establishing a taxable value, and applying all legal exemptions.

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        Main Office

        1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
        City Hall, Room 190
        San Francisco, CA 94102-4698

        Main Office Hours:
        Mon - Fri 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
        Recorder Office Hours (Main Office):
        Mon - Fri 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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        Business Personal Property Division

        Contact Us

        For general information or to give us your feedback, please call 415-554-5596 during normal business hours. After business hours, please call 3-1-1.

        Contact 3-1-1

        See Also

        • Treasurer & Tax Collector
        • County Clerk
        • Department of Building Inspection
        • Planning Department
        • Assessment Appeals Board
        • State Board of Equalization