To obtain copies of recorded real property documents, you may do so by coming into
the office or sending your request by mail.
Documents are identified by the names of the grantors and/or grantees as they appear
on the document and the recording date. If the document was recorded prior to 1982,
you may reference the book, page and instrument number if available. If the document
was recorded in 1982 or later, refer to the instrument number which consists of
the recording year followed by a six digit number.
The fees for obtaining copies are $1.00 for the first page plus $1.00 for each additional
page per document. The fees for copies of maps are $1.00 for the first page plus
$1.00 for each additional page per map. The fee for certification is an additional
$1.00 for each document or map.
If you are sending the copy request by mail and are not certain what the exact copy
fees are, you may leave the dollar amount blank on the check and write a limiting
phrase below the line. Example - not to exceed $20.00. The clerk processing your
order will complete the check and return a receipt indicating the exact amount.
Make checks payable to: Orange County Clerk-Recorder.
Mail the copy request to:
Orange County Clerk-Recorder
Attn: Copy Desk
12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 101,
Santa Ana, CA 92701.
If you have any questions regarding the ordering of official record copies, please
call (714)
834-2461.
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