Anaheim Deed Records
Deed records for Anaheim properties are managed by the Orange County Clerk-Recorder at 601 North Ross Street in Santa Ana. Anaheim does not have its own deed recording office. All real estate transactions in Anaheim go through the county system. You can search these records online using the RecorderWorks portal. Orange County has recorded over 11 million documents electronically which makes it one of the most advanced eRecording systems in California. The database covers deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents for Anaheim and all 34 cities in Orange County.
Anaheim Quick Facts
Orange County Recorder
Orange County Clerk-Recorder handles all deed filings for Anaheim. The office is at 601 North Ross Street, Santa Ana CA 92701. This is about 8 miles south of Anaheim. Phone is (714) 834-5043 or toll-free (855) 886-5400. Hours are Monday through Friday.
Anaheim is one of 34 cities in Orange County. All use the same county recorder system. When you buy a house in Anaheim, your deed goes to Santa Ana to be recorded. The county stamps it, assigns a document number, and enters it in the public index.
Orange County is a leader in electronic recording. Most deeds now get filed electronically through RecorderWorks. This is faster and more accurate than paper filing. If you file in person, bring the original signed and notarized deed plus payment for fees and taxes. The counter staff will review it and give you a receipt.
For complete information about Orange County recording services including detailed fee schedules, eRecording options, and online search instructions, visit the Orange County deed records page which provides all contact details, office hours, database access, and guidance on filing or requesting copies of property documents.
Search Anaheim Deeds Online
Orange County offers an online search at cr.occlerkrecorder.gov/RecorderWorksInternet. This is the RecorderWorks system. You can search by grantor name, grantee name, document type, or document number. The database returns matching records with basic information.
Click on a record to see details like recording date, book and page, and parties involved. To view the full deed image, you may need to pay depending on the county policy. Contact the recorder office for current fees on document copies.
The database includes grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, reconveyances, liens, and other recorded documents. It updates regularly. Most new deeds appear in the index within a few business days of recording. You can search 24/7 from anywhere with internet access.
Most Anaheim home sales use grant deeds. This is the standard type in California. The seller grants the property to the buyer. Under state law, this includes implied warranties that the seller has not already sold the property and there are no undisclosed liens. Quitclaim deeds are also recorded but provide no warranties.
Transfer Tax
Orange County charges the standard California documentary transfer tax of 55 cents per $500 of property value. The city of Anaheim does not add any additional city transfer tax. This keeps closing costs lower than cities with extra city taxes.
The tax applies to most sales. Some transfers are exempt like gifts between spouses or transfers to secure a loan. The deed must state the sale price or declare the exemption. The recorder office checks this before accepting the deed.
The transfer tax is usually paid by the seller but parties can agree otherwise in the purchase contract. It gets paid when the deed is recorded along with the recording fees.
Recording Fees
Orange County charges $12 for the first page of a deed. The SB2 housing fee is $75 with a maximum of $225 for deeds affecting more than three parcels. Each additional page costs $3. Most deeds run two or three pages so expect to pay around $87 to $90 total including the SB2 fee.
Copy fees are $1 per page. Certification adds $1. These are among the lowest copy fees in California. If you need a certified copy, ask when you order. The certification includes the county seal and makes the copy acceptable for legal purposes.
These fees apply to all deeds in Orange County whether the property is in Anaheim or another city. The county sets the fees. Cities do not charge separate recording fees.
Nearby Orange County Cities
Anaheim is in northern Orange County. Other nearby cities also use the county recorder in Santa Ana. Here are some:
All Orange County cities use the recorder in Santa Ana. No city in the county maintains its own deed records.