Stockton Property Deed Search

Stockton property deed records are maintained by the San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder office at 44 North San Joaquin Street in downtown Stockton. The city does not operate its own deed recording system. All real estate transactions in Stockton go through the county recorder. You can search these records online using the Tyler Technologies portal which provides access to 168 different types of recorded documents dating back to 1851 making it one of the most comprehensive historical deed collections in the Central Valley.

San Joaquin County Recorder

San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder handles all deed filings for Stockton. The office is at 44 North San Joaquin Street, Suite 260, Stockton CA 95202. Phone is (209) 468-3939. Email is recorder@sjgov.org. Hours are Monday through Friday.

Stockton is the county seat and largest city in San Joaquin County. The recorder office is right in downtown Stockton which makes it easy for city residents to access. You can file deeds in person, by mail, or electronically through certified vendors.

The county maintains records going back to 1851. This is one of the oldest continuous deed collections in California. Very old deeds are on microfilm or in original record books. Many have been digitized but some may still require an in-person visit to access.

For complete information about San Joaquin County recording services including current fees, online database access, and filing procedures, visit the San Joaquin County deed records page which provides all contact details, office hours, fee schedules, and instructions for searching or recording property documents throughout the county.

Online Deed Database

San Joaquin County uses Tyler Technologies for its online records search. Go to sanjoaquincountyca-web.tylerhost.net/Web to access the portal. You can search by grantor name, grantee name, document type, or document number. The system returns matching records.

The database includes 168 different types of recorded documents. This covers grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, reconveyances, liens, and many other document types. The variety reflects the long history of land transactions in the county.

When you find a deed, you can view basic information like the recording date and parties involved. To get a copy of the full deed, contact the recorder office for current fees. The county typically charges per page for copies with an additional fee for certification.

Most Stockton home sales involve grant deeds. This is the standard type in California. The seller grants the property to the buyer with implied warranties that they have not already sold it and there are no hidden liens. Quitclaim deeds are also common for family transfers.

Transfer Tax

San Joaquin County charges the standard California documentary transfer tax of 55 cents per $500 of property value. The city of Stockton does not add any extra city transfer tax. This keeps closing costs lower than cities with additional city taxes.

The tax applies to most sales and transfers. Some transfers are exempt like gifts between spouses or transfers to secure a debt. The deed must state the sale price or declare the exemption. The recorder office verifies this before recording 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

San Joaquin County recording fees follow state and county schedules. The fee for the first page includes the base fee, fraud prevention fee, and other statutory charges. Each additional page costs $3. Most deeds run two or three pages.

The SB2 housing fee of $75 applies to most real estate transactions. This is a state fee separate from the per-page recording fee. It funds affordable housing programs statewide.

Fees can change when new laws pass. Always check the current fee schedule on the county website or call the office before filing. This ensures you bring enough payment.

Central Valley Cities

Stockton is in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Other cities in the region have their own counties. Here are some nearby cities:

• Tracy (San Joaquin County)
• Lodi (San Joaquin County)
• Modesto (Stanislaus County)
• Sacramento (Sacramento County)

Each county has its own recorder office with different systems and fees. Make sure you know which county the property is in before searching.