What We Do

Recorder

• Maintains a permanent public record of documents related to the ownership and encumbrance of real property located in Marin County.
• Accepts for recording any document affecting title to real property located in Marin County that is authorized or required by law to be recorded provided that it meets recording requirements established by California State Codes.
• Computes and collects all applicable Recording Fees and Documentary Transfer Tax.
• Creates and maintains a permanent Grantor/Grantee index of recorded documents (Official Records) in order to provide constructive notice of recording.
• Maintains a permanent archive of images of Official Records and issues plain or certified copies of Official Records.
• The Marin County Recorder is the local registrar of public marriage licenses issued in Marin County.
• Provides certified copies of Birth and Death Certificates for events occurring in Marin County and of Marriage Certificates for licenses issued in Marin County.

What the Recorder Does Not Do:

• The Recorder does not provide forms for recording.
• The Recorder does not prepare or assist in preparation of documents.
• The Recorder does not do any research regarding property records.
• The Recorder does not do title searches or create title reports.
• The Recorder does not have Divorce Records or Criminal Records.