Shasta County Assessor-Recorder — Overview

The Shasta County Assessor-Recorder's office maintains all official real property records for the county, including deeds, deeds of trust, liens, reconveyances, notices of default, and other instruments affecting title to real property. The office is located at 1450 Court Street, Suite 208, Redding, CA 96001.

Assessor-Recorder's Office serves as the Assessor-Recorder. Office hours are Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with document recording accepted during 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Phone: (530) 225-3600.

✗ E-Recording Not Available

Shasta County Recording Fees

ServiceFee
First page (standard 8.5" × 11")$14.00
Each additional page$3.00
Additional title (combined documents)$14.00
Non-conforming page surcharge$3.00/page
SB2 Building Homes & Jobs Act fee$75.00/parcel (max $225)
Documentary transfer tax$1.10 per $1,000
PCOR penalty (if not submitted with deed)$20.00

Carr Fire, Dixie Fire & the Title Implications of Rebuilding California

Shasta County occupies the crossroads of Northern California — where the Sacramento Valley meets the Cascade Range and the Trinity Alps. Redding, the county seat, is the regional hub for a vast area stretching from Oregon to the Sierra foothills. But the defining feature of Shasta County property records in recent years is fire.

The 2018 Carr Fire destroyed over 1,600 structures in and around Redding, including entire neighborhoods in the city's western subdivisions. The 2021 Dixie Fire — the largest single fire in California history at the time — burned across Shasta's eastern border. These catastrophic events created a complex layer in local property records: insurance claim liens, FEMA disaster assistance encumbrances, demolition liens, and rebuilding permit conditions that attach to affected parcels.

For title professionals, fire-affected properties require enhanced due diligence. Common issues include: fire debris liens filed by the state or county for cleanup costs that weren't covered by insurance; FEMA declarations that may trigger special flood insurance requirements for rebuilt structures; changes to parcel boundaries where subdivision infrastructure was destroyed; and properties where owners walked away, creating abandoned parcels now in tax-default status.

The documentary transfer tax in Shasta County follows the standard California rate of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration. In 2024, the county distributed DTT revenue of approximately $857,210 to the County of Shasta, $350,155 to the City of Redding, $35,561 to Anderson, and $25,695 to Shasta Lake. Total SB2 fees collected were approximately $995,084, reflecting the volume of real estate activity in this rebuilding market.

Shasta Lake — California's largest reservoir — also creates unique property record issues. Fluctuating water levels affect lakefront parcel boundaries, and houseboats at Shasta Lake marinas involve a hybrid of vessel registration and moorage agreements rather than traditional real property records.

Shasta County Online Records

The Shasta County Assessor-Recorder's office provides online access through the Recorder Self Service Portal. Online records are available from varies to present. You can search by grantor/grantee name, recording date, document type, or document number.

For records predating the online index, visit the Assessor-Recorder's office at 1450 Court Street in Redding for in-person research. Document copies can also be requested by mail with appropriate fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

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How to Record a Document in Shasta County

Shasta County records documents at the Court Street office in Redding, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with recording accepted until 4:00 PM. The office processes high volumes driven by Redding's position as the commercial hub of Northern California's far north region. E-recording is available through authorized submitters. Payment by cash, check, or credit card.

Documents submitted for recording in Shasta County must meet California Government Code §27361 standards: 8.5" × 11" white paper, black ink, minimum 3-inch top margin on the first page, and 1-inch margins elsewhere. Non-conforming documents incur a $3.00 surcharge per non-standard page or may be rejected outright.

Pro tip: Shasta County's Redding office is one of the busier recorder's offices in far Northern California. The office handles both recording and vital records — specify "recording" when you arrive to be directed to the correct counter.

Shasta County Property Issues — Local Market Insights

Carr Fire & Dixie Fire Title Recovery

Shasta County was hit by the 2018 Carr Fire (229,000 acres, 1,600+ structures destroyed) and the 2021 Dixie Fire's western edge. Fire-affected parcels carry extensive disaster recordings: FEMA buyout deeds, Cal Fire clearance certificates, debris removal liens and releases, PG&E settlement instruments, and Proposition 19 base-year value transfers. Title searches for fire areas may contain 5-10 additional instruments beyond normal chain of title.

Shasta Lake Fluctuation

Shasta Lake — California's largest reservoir — fluctuates dramatically based on drought cycles. Lakefront properties carry Bureau of Reclamation flowage easements, dock permit recordings, and reservoir operation agreements. During extreme drought, previously submerged land may be temporarily exposed, creating boundary disputes.

SB2 Fee Revenue & Impact

Shasta County collected $995,000 in SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fees in a recent fiscal year — a significant amount that indicates the volume of real estate recordings. SB2 exemption documentation must be carefully prepared to avoid unnecessary $75/parcel charges.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Properties adjacent to Whiskeytown NRA carry boundary easements, scenic corridor restrictions, and in some cases, right-of-first-refusal agreements with the National Park Service for inholding parcels.

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How do I search a property title in Shasta County?
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How long does a property title search take?
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Understanding Shasta County Property Documents & Title Complexities

Property transactions in Shasta County carry distinctive characteristics shaped by the county's Carr Fire and Zogg Fire rebuild communities, Shasta Dam enlargement project. Shasta County's post-fire rebuilding requirements, lake recreational easements, and Sacramento River water rights affect title clarity.

Grant deeds are the primary instrument for transferring real property in Shasta County. Under California law, grant deeds provide two implied warranties: that the grantor has not previously conveyed the same property, and that the property is free from encumbrances created by the grantor except those already disclosed. Shasta chains must verify Central Pacific Railroad grants, Shasta Dam acquisition boundaries, and fire-related transfers.

Deeds of trust function as the security instrument for Shasta County mortgages, creating a three-party arrangement between the trustor (borrower), beneficiary (lender), and trustee (neutral third party). When loans are satisfied, a reconveyance deed must be recorded to release the lien. Shasta County's fire insurance settlement reconveyances require specialized tracking as rebuild lending increases.

One of the critical title considerations unique to Shasta County involves multiple wildfire rebuild zones with overlapping FEMA requirements, Shasta Dam raise project affecting property access, Sacramento River water rights. Understanding Shasta's fire hazard severity zones, Bureau of Reclamation project boundaries, and railroad land grants is crucial. Professional title examiners familiar with Shasta County's recording history are essential for identifying and resolving these issues before they delay a transaction.

Mechanic's liens in California follow strict recording deadlines that vary based on the claimant's role. Direct contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers each face different preliminary notice and lien recording timeframes. For Shasta County properties, these liens take priority from the date work commenced rather than the recording date, making them particularly important in title searches for recently constructed or renovated properties near Redding.

Abstract of judgment liens attach to all real property owned by the judgment debtor in Shasta County upon recording. These liens remain effective for ten years with renewal options, making historical judgment searches essential. Our Shasta searches cover fire-related litigation, water rights disputes, and recreation area assessments.

Easements recorded against Shasta County properties encompass utility easements, access easements, conservation easements, and prescriptive easements established through continuous use. Given that Carr Fire and Zogg Fire rebuild communities, Shasta Dam enlargement project, easement research in this county often reveals encumbrances that significantly affect property use and development potential. A preliminary title report identifies all recorded easements and their specific terms, enabling buyers to make informed decisions before committing to a purchase.

Lis pendens notices recorded in Shasta County alert prospective buyers to pending litigation that may affect title. These can involve boundary disputes, partition actions among co-owners, foreclosure proceedings, or challenges to the validity of prior conveyances. Any active lis pendens identified during a title search should be carefully evaluated with legal counsel before proceeding with a transaction, as these notices can cloud title and complicate financing.

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How much does it cost to record a document in Shasta County?

The standard recording fee is $14.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. Documents not measuring exactly 8.5" x 11" incur an additional $3.00 per page for the entire document. Documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500 (or $1.10 per $1,000) of consideration, minus any liens assumed. The SB2 fee of $75.00 per parcel (maximum $225.00) applies to most real estate instruments unless exempt. Document copies cost $3.50 for the first page and $1.50 for additional pages, with certification adding $2.50 per document.

Where is the Shasta County Recorder's office?

The Assessor-Recorder's Office is at 1450 Court Street, Suite 208, Redding, CA 96001. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone: (530) 225-3600, Fax: (530) 225-5673, Toll-Free: 1-800-479-8009.

Can I search Shasta County property records online?

Yes. The Shasta County Recorder provides an online Self Service Portal at recorderselfservice.co.shasta.ca.us/web where you can search the official records index. The Assessor's office also provides online maps and assessment information. Title companies and businesses can access recorded documents through a paid subscription service that streamlines the recording process.

Does Shasta County accept e-recording?

E-recording is not currently available in Shasta County. All documents must be submitted in person or by mail to the Assessor-Recorder's Office at 1450 Court Street, Suite 208, Redding, CA 96001.

How do wildfires affect property records in Shasta County?

The Carr Fire (2018), Dixie Fire (2021), and other major fires have created complex title issues. Fire-affected properties may carry state or county debris removal liens, FEMA encumbrances, insurance claim complications, and rebuilding conditions. Properties in fire zones may also have updated FEMA flood zone designations. Tax-defaulted parcels where owners abandoned destroyed properties are appearing in the system. A thorough title search is essential for any property in or near fire-affected areas of Shasta County.

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