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How to Access Sutter County California Property Records and Deeds, Lien and Title Search

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Sutter County, California provides multiple online and in-person options for accessing property records, deeds, liens, and conducting title searches. This comprehensive guide details all available resources and official county links for property research in Sutter County.

Official Sutter County Records Search Portal

The Sutter County Clerk-Recorder’s Office maintains all real property records affecting title to real estate located in Sutter County. You can search the Official Records Index online through their primary search portal at: https://apps.suttercounty.org/apps/recordsquery/clerk/

This system includes access to grant deeds, deeds of trust, mechanic’s liens, tax liens, reconveyances, and fictitious business name searches. Records are available dating back to December 1, 1993, and searches can be conducted by name, document number, book and page references.

Property Tax and Assessment Records

Sutter County provides a comprehensive property tax search system where you can review secured, unsecured, or supplemental property tax information and pay taxes using debit cards, credit cards, or e-check. Access these services at: https://ca-sutter.publicaccessnow.com/

For detailed assessment information, use the official Assessment Roll Search at: https://apps.suttercounty.org/apps/recordsquery/assessor/asmtsearch.aspx

You can search for property assessment information by Assessor Parcel Number (APN) or street address, with current and prior tax year data available.

Property Tax Roll Search

The Treasurer-Tax Collector provides online tax roll searches where you can find tax information by APN, Assessment Number, or street address. Access the tax search portal at: https://apps.suttercounty.org/apps/recordsquery/taxcollector/taxsearch.aspx

Lien Search and Title Research

For lien searches, you must search records under your name to determine if a lien has been placed against you or if a recorded lien has been released. The Recorder’s Office cannot remove liens – you must contact the party who placed the lien for removal.

Documents affecting title to real property include Grant Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Mechanic’s Liens, Tax Liens, and Reconveyances. All these documents are searchable through the Official Records Index.

Key County Department Contact Information

Sutter County Clerk-Recorder

• Address: 1160 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City, CA 95993
• Phone: (530) 822-7134
• Website: https://www.suttercounty.org/government/county-departments/clerk-recorder

Sutter County Assessor

• Address: 1160 Civic Center Blvd., Suite D, Yuba City, CA 95993
• Phone: (530) 822-7160
• Website: https://www.suttercounty.org/government/county-departments/assessor

Treasurer-Tax Collector

• Address: 1160 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City, CA 95993
• Phone: (530) 822-7117
• Website: https://www.suttercounty.org/government/county-departments/treasurer-tax-collector

Recording Fees and Document Requirements

Recording fees in Sutter County include $15.00 for the first page (8.5 x 11), $3.00 for each additional page, and various additional fees for non-conforming sizes and special indexing requirements. A Survey Monument Preservation Fund Fee of $10.00 applies, and there’s a $20.00 penalty for deeds recorded without a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report.

Documentary transfer tax is charged at $1.10 per $1,000 or $0.55 per $500 or portion thereof on the value of property transferred.

Copy and Certification Services

The County Clerk-Recorder charges $3.75 per page for photocopying documents, $1.75 for certifying copies, $20 for exemplification services, and $1.75 for other certificates. Self-service copies cost $3.00 per page, while full-service copies are $4.00 per page, with certification available for $8.25 per document.

Property Assessment Appeals and Information

The Assessor’s Office locates, inventories, and establishes values for all taxable property within Sutter County as of January 1 each year. Assessor’s parcel map books are organized by two-digit numbers indicating county areas, with books 06-35 covering unincorporated areas and books 51-63 covering Yuba City.

Alternative Third-Party Resources

For additional property research tools, NETR Online provides access to Sutter County public records at: https://publicrecords.netronline.com/state/CA/county/sutter

This resource offers supplementary property information and mapping services beyond the official county portals.

Public Records Act Requests

If specific information cannot be obtained through the county websites, you can submit a Public Records Act (PRA) request through the Sutter County Public Records Center. Under the California PRA, citizens have the right to access public information held by state and local agencies.

Important Notes for Property Researchers

Sale prices are not directly maintained in recorder’s records but can be estimated from Documentary Transfer Tax amounts shown on deeds. However, this may not reflect true purchase prices since transfer tax isn’t charged on assumed loan amounts.

Electronic recording services are not currently available for Sutter County, so all documents must be submitted in person or by mail to the Clerk-Recorder’s office.

All property records searches in Sutter County can be conducted through these official channels, providing comprehensive access to deeds, liens, tax information, and title research for real estate transactions and due diligence.