California’s challenging real estate market has made property fraud and other related schemes more prevalent. The Clerk-Recorder Department provides for the examining and recording of all documents dealing with establishing ownership of real property or land in Orange County. The department also records other documents, such as deeds of trust...
To expedite service, please obtain document number(s) in advance by performing a search of our online grantor-grantee database prior to visiting our offices. To search the database, click on this link: https://cr.occlerkrecorder.gov/RecorderWorksInternet/ NOTE: Clerk-Recorder Department staff will not conduct searches over the phone, in person, or via mail. This online...
Legal Document Assistant Registration Legal document assistant registration is required in each county where services are performed. For in-person service, customers MUST complete an application prior to visiting our office . Click here to complete your Legal Document Assistant registration application. If a registering corporation or partnership, at least two...
Unlawful Detainer Assistant Unlawful Detainer Assistant registration is required in each county where the services are performed. For in-person service, customers MUST complete an application prior to visiting our office . Click here to complete your Unlawful Detainer Assistant application . If registering as a corporation or partnership, at least...
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Purpose To make available to the public the identities of those persons or entities doing business under fictitious business names. A business name that DOES NOT include the surname of an individual owner. Who Should File? Persons or entities doing business for profit under a fictitious name (does not include...
For in-person service, customers MUST complete a service application prior to visiting our office , except for real property document recordings. Click here to complete your application. Property Documents Document Recording Services Obtaining Official Record Copies Real Estate Fraud Alert Online Grantor/Grantee Index Search Official Certifications and Professional Registrations Unlawful...
Clerk Service Applications: Vital Records Marriage Services Fictitious Business Names Notary Public Registration Unlawful Detainer Assistant Registration Process Server Registration Professional Photocopier Registration Legal Document Assistant Registration Certification of Registered Translator/Interpreter Other Services: Passport Services Grantor/Grantee Index Environmental Notices and Postings Online Forms
Refile A fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it is filed in the County Clerk. A refile of a fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to the date of expiration if you intend to continue doing business under that name and if there are...
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen invites families and individuals to prepare for their summer travels at the 9th Special Passport Day on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Old Orange County Courthouse, located at 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701. This...