Official Records

Official Record Documents

The Recorder’s Office maintains Official Record documents, and Maps in Ventura County from 1873 to present. For recording information, click on the links below: General Recording Requirements Declaration of Homeste...

General Recording Requirements

FEES BASIC RECORDING FEE (Gov. Code. Section 27361) The fee for recording most documents is: $15.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. A page is one side of a sheet 8.5″ x 11.” A document...

Declaration Of Homestead Information

The Homestead Law is technical in nature and complex in its application. A Declaration of Homestead, which is not properly prepared, may be invalid. The following is for general informational purposes only and should not...

Deed to Add or Remove Names from Title to Real Property

A Grant Deed or Quitclaim Deed is technical in nature. A Deed, which is not properly prepared, may be invalid. The following is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Therefore...

Clearing Public Record of a Loan

The following is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Therefore, we suggest that you contact an attorney for any legal advice on your specific situation. WHEN FINAL PAYMENT I...

Termination of Joint Tenancy Upon Death of a Joint Tenant

Ordering a Copy of Official Records

The information required to obtain copies of Official Records are document number, number of pages, or “book and page” for each document you are requesting. Fee’s for copies are $2.00 for the first page...