Victorville Deed Records
Victorville property deeds are recorded with San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk in San Bernardino. The city has no recording office. All real estate transactions in Victorville must be filed at the county level to become official. San Bernardino County maintains deed records for 24 cities including Victorville, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga. You can search the online database from 1958 to now or visit the county office for older records. Victorville is located in the High Desert region of San Bernardino County about 85 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The city has roughly 134,000 residents spread across 73 square miles. It sits along Interstate 15 at elevations around 2,700 feet.
Victorville Quick Facts
San Bernardino County Recorder
San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk handles all deed filings for Victorville. The office is at 222 West Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino, about 45 miles south of Victorville. Call 909-387-8306 for general questions about recording or to request copies of documents.
The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. You can submit documents in person, by mail, or through electronic recording systems. Most real estate professionals use eRecording because it is faster and more reliable than paper submissions.
When you record a deed in Victorville, the county stamps it with the official date and time. This creates a public record that protects your ownership against future claims. California law gives priority to the first party to record under the race-notice system. This is why prompt recording is important.
For detailed information about San Bernardino County recording, visit the San Bernardino County deed records page which covers recording fees, online search access, eRecording options, office locations, and how to request certified copies of recorded documents for Victorville and all other cities in the county.
Search Victorville Property Records
San Bernardino County offers online deed searches through its self-service portal. Go to the San Bernardino County online records system to search for Victorville deeds. The database covers 1958 to present but shows index information only, not full document images.
You can search by name, address, or document number. For name searches, enter the last name first. The system returns matching results with basic information like recording date, book and page numbers, and document type. To see the actual deed, you must request a copy from the county.
Copy fees apply whether you request plain or certified copies. Certified copies include the county seal and a signed statement from the recorder. They cost more but are required for legal purposes. Plain copies work for personal records but cannot be used in court or for refinancing.
Most Victorville home sales use grant deeds. These transfer ownership with implied warranties that the seller has not sold the property to anyone else. Quitclaim deeds are common for family transfers or to clear title problems. They provide no warranties about ownership.
Victorville Recording Costs
San Bernardino County charges $24 for the first page of a deed including the fraud prevention fee. Each additional page costs $3. Most residential deeds run two to three pages so expect to pay $27 to $30 total. These fees apply throughout the county including Victorville.
Copy fees are $3 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Certification adds $1. So a certified copy of a four-page deed costs $7 total. This is lower than many California counties where certified copies can run $2 to $4 per page.
The SB2 fee of $75 applies to most real estate recordings. This state-mandated charge funds affordable housing programs. Every county in California collects it. The maximum SB2 fee is $225 for complex transactions involving multiple parcels.
Electronic recording through vendors may involve extra service fees beyond county recording fees. Most title companies include these costs in their closing services. Ask for a complete breakdown of all recording costs before you close on Victorville property.
Victorville Transfer Tax
Victorville has no city transfer tax. You pay only the county documentary transfer tax of 55 cents per $500 of the sale price. For a $350,000 home, the transfer tax is $385. This is the standard rate throughout most of California for counties without additional city taxes.
The seller typically pays transfer tax at closing unless the parties agree otherwise. The tax is based on the net consideration. If a buyer assumes an existing mortgage, that loan amount does not count toward the taxable value.
The county collects transfer tax when the deed is recorded and stamps the amount on the document. This becomes part of the public record. Anyone searching the deed can see the transfer tax and calculate the approximate sale price.
Transfer tax is different from property tax. Property tax is an annual charge based on assessed value. Transfer tax is a one-time fee charged only when property changes hands. Some transfers like gifts between spouses may qualify for exemptions.
California Recording Standards
California requires county recorders to maintain permanent records of all property documents. Check the California Board of Equalization change of ownership FAQs to learn about requirements when property changes hands.
When you record a deed in Victorville, you must also file a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report with the county assessor. This form helps the assessor determine if the property should be reassessed. Penalties up to $20,000 can apply if you fail to file this report.
Other San Bernardino County Cities
San Bernardino County has 24 incorporated cities. All record deeds at the county office in San Bernardino. Below are other major cities in the area:
All these cities use the same county recorder. Recording fees and transfer tax rates are uniform across the county since no city has adopted additional transfer taxes.