Roseville Property Deed Search

All Roseville deed records are filed with Placer County Clerk-Recorder in Rocklin. The city of Roseville does not maintain property records. Every real estate transaction in Roseville goes through the county office. Placer County keeps deeds for all cities and unincorporated areas within the county. You can search these records online through the county's KoFile system or request certified copies by mail or in person. Roseville is the largest city in Placer County with roughly 147,000 people. It sits in the Sacramento metro area about 16 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento. The city has grown rapidly over the past few decades with new housing developments, shopping centers, and business parks.

Placer County Clerk-Recorder

Placer County Clerk-Recorder processes all deed filings for Roseville. The office is at 3715 Atherton Road in Rocklin, about 6 miles from downtown Roseville. You can call 530-886-5600 or email clerk-recorder@placer.ca.gov for questions about recording or copies.

The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. You can submit documents in person, by mail, or through electronic recording. Most title companies and real estate attorneys use eRecording because it is faster. Electronic submissions often get recorded within hours instead of days.

Recording a deed creates a legal record that protects your property rights. Under California's race-notice system, the first person to record generally has priority over later claims. This is why lenders require immediate recording of mortgages and why buyers want their deeds recorded right after closing.

For complete information about Placer County recording services, visit the Placer County deed records page which covers fee schedules, online search instructions, eRecording vendor information, and details about how to request certified copies of recorded documents for Roseville properties and all other locations in the county.

Search Roseville Deeds Online

Placer County uses KoFile for online deed searches. Go to the Placer County online records portal to search for Roseville property records. You can search by name, address, or document number. The system covers many years of recorded documents.

To search by owner name, enter the last name first. The system shows all matching records with recording dates and document types. Click a result to see more details and view the scanned document image if available. Some older records may only show index information without full images.

Free viewing is available for most documents. If you need a certified copy for legal purposes, you must request it from the county recorder. Certified copies include the county seal and a signed statement. They cost more than plain copies but are required for court filings, refinancing, or title work.

Grant deeds are the most common type for Roseville home sales. These transfer ownership with implied promises that the seller has not sold the property to anyone else and that there are no hidden liens. Quitclaim deeds are used for family transfers or to clear title problems. They provide no warranties about ownership.

Roseville Recording Costs

Placer County charges standard recording fees that apply to all county cities including Roseville. The first page of a deed costs about $89 to record. This includes the base fee, SB2 housing fee, and other mandatory charges. Each additional page is $3. A typical three-page deed costs $95 total.

The SB2 fee is $75 per transaction for most deeds. This state-mandated fee funds affordable housing. Every California county collects it. The maximum is $225 for transactions involving three or more parcels.

Copy fees vary by type. Plain copies cost less than certified copies. Certification adds the county seal and makes the copy acceptable for legal use. Ask the recorder for current copy fees when you request documents.

Electronic recording through certified vendors may involve additional service fees beyond the county recording fee. Most title companies include these costs in their closing charges. Request a detailed fee breakdown before you close on Roseville property.

Deed Transfer Tax

Roseville does not have a city transfer tax. You pay only the county documentary transfer tax of 55 cents per $500 of the sale price. On a $650,000 home, the transfer tax is $715. This is the standard rate used throughout most of California.

The seller usually pays transfer tax at closing but this is negotiable between buyer and seller. The tax is based on the net consideration. If the buyer assumes an existing loan, that amount gets subtracted from the purchase price for tax purposes.

Transfer tax is collected when the deed is recorded. The county stamps the tax amount on the document. This becomes part of the public record so anyone can see what transfer tax was paid and estimate the sale price.

Do not confuse transfer tax with property tax. Property tax is an annual charge based on assessed value. Transfer tax is a one-time fee charged only when property changes ownership. Some transfers like gifts between spouses may be exempt from transfer tax.

California Recording Standards

California law sets standards for county recording systems. The California Government Code Section 27201 requires county recorders to accept any instrument authorized by statute when proper fees and taxes are paid.

When you record a deed, you must also file a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report with the county assessor. This helps the assessor determine if the property should be reassessed. Failing to file this report can result in penalties up to $20,000 for non-homeowners.

Nearby Placer County Cities

All cities in Placer County record deeds at the clerk-recorder office in Rocklin. Below are other cities in the area:

• Sacramento (Sacramento County)
• Elk Grove (Sacramento County)
• Lincoln (Placer County)
• Rocklin (Placer County)

Note: Only Roseville qualifies for this directory from Placer County. Other Placer cities are below the 100,000 population threshold. Sacramento County cities use their own county recorder.