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Property Records in Monterey County, CA

Deeds, ownership, assessments, and parcel data held by county recorders and assessors. Below is how to obtain property records in Monterey County, California — starting with the official government sources.

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Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

  • Monterey County Recorder / ClerkOfficial · Free

    Search recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens through the Monterey County, CA County Recorder or Clerk's office. Most counties offer a free online official-records search.

  • Monterey County AssessorOfficial · Free

    Look up parcel ownership, assessed value, and property characteristics via the Monterey County, CA Assessor's property search.

  • California Unclaimed PropertyOfficial · Free

    Search for unclaimed funds held in your name — dormant accounts, uncashed checks, refunds, and deposits — through the California unclaimed-property office. Searching and claiming are free.

What’s included

What you can find

  • Deeds & titles
  • Tax assessments
  • Parcel maps
  • Liens