Solano County Recorder: Deeds, Official Records, Copies, Fees & Search Guide
The Solano County Recorder Division creates and maintains the public record of real property transactions in Solano County, California, including deeds, liens, easements, map filings and other recordable instruments.
Use this guide to search the official records index, request deed copies, prepare a document for recording, understand 2026 recording fees, avoid PCOR/SB2 mistakes, and use the county’s newer recording notification program for deed-fraud awareness.
What Does the Solano County Recorder Handle?
The Solano County Recorder handles recorded documents tied to real property and permanent public records. Use it for deeds, liens, easements, map filings, official-record copies, document recording and recording-notification questions. Use the Assessor side for taxable value, property assessment, parcel maps, homeowner exemptions, ownership assessment issues and mailing address changes.
Recorder Division
Best for deeds, liens, easements, map filings, official records, record copies, certified copies, recording fees and document-recording requirements.
Recorder phone: 707-784-6290.
Assessor Division
Best for taxable value, assessment roll, property characteristics, assessor parcel maps, exemptions, Prop. 8 assessment review and ownership assessment questions.
Assessor phone: 707-784-6210.
County Clerk / Vital Records
Solano County also maintains birth, death and marriage records through the Recorder/Vital Records side, while the County Clerk function is shown under a separate county office.
Vital records phone: 707-784-6294.
How to Search Solano County Deeds and Official Records Online
Solano County provides an online Official Records Search to view the records index by name, date or document number. The county’s Assessor/Recorder page specifically notes that document images do not display, so use the online system as a locator before ordering copies or visiting the office.
Open the Official Records Search
Start from the Solano County Assessor/Recorder or Recorder Division page and open the Official Records Search. Accept the disclaimer before searching.
Search by Name, Date or Document Number
Search grantor and grantee names separately for deeds. Use lender names for deeds of trust, reconveyances and assignments. Use the document number or recording date when a title report, closing packet or older copy gives you that reference.
Use APN/PIN for Recent Property-Fraud Checks
Solano’s Recording Notification Program instructions say users can search recent property-related recordings by APN/PIN. If you do not know the APN/PIN, the county points users to the Property and Assessment Search, where the APN/PIN appears above the street address after a real estate search.
Save the Index Details
Save the recording date, document number, document type and parties. You need these details when requesting a copy by mail, asking the office for help, or comparing a deed result with assessor property records.
Request a Copy When You Need the Document Image
Since the public search does not display images, order a regular or certified copy if you need to see the deed, lien, reconveyance, easement or other recorded document itself.
Common Solano County Recorder Documents
A deed search, lien search, map search and copy request are different tasks. Use the document type to choose the right search method and office follow-up.
| Record Type | Examples | Why It Matters | Search Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeds | Grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, interspousal deeds, trustee’s deeds and other transfer instruments. | Shows a recorded conveyance or claimed transfer of real property interests. | Search grantor and grantee names; compare with Assessor ownership records after recording. |
| Deeds of Trust and Reconveyances | Deed of trust, assignment, substitution, reconveyance and notice-related records. | Useful for loan, payoff, foreclosure, refinance and title-clearing research. | Search borrower names, lender names, trustee names and recording dates. |
| Liens | Mechanic’s liens, tax liens, public agency liens and release documents where recorded. | Can affect sale, refinance, title insurance and ownership research. | Search owner names, lienholder names and release/discharge document types. |
| Easements and Covenants | Access easements, utility easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions. | Often explains rights or restrictions not obvious from the deed alone. | Search subdivision, grantor/grantee names and recorded reference numbers. |
| Maps and Filed Documents | Recorded maps, tract maps, survey-related filings and other filed documents. | Helpful for lot, subdivision, boundary and legal-description research. | Do not confuse recorded maps with assessor parcel maps or GIS screen views. |
| Vital Records | Birth, death and marriage certificates for events occurring in Solano County. | Handled by the Recorder/Vital Records contact but separate from real property records. | Use the Recorder/Vital Records page or phone number 707-784-6294 for certificate rules. |
How to Record a Deed or Real Estate Document in Solano County
Solano County says the Recorder will accept documents California law permits to be recorded when the document has all required information, proper fees and taxes, and can be photographically reproduced. The department is prohibited from giving legal advice or preparing legal documents.
Prepare the Correct Legal Document
Confirm whether you need a grant deed, quitclaim deed, trustee’s deed, deed of trust, reconveyance, lien release, easement, affidavit or another instrument. Use a qualified professional when the transaction involves title, probate, trusts, divorce, gifts, refinancing or tax consequences.
Check Recording Requirements
Review the county’s recording requirement links for document titles, recording cover pages, required information, legibility and photographic reproduction. A document that looks complete to the owner can still be rejected if it lacks a required recording element.
Attach PCOR When a Change of Ownership Is Involved
For many deeds and ownership-change documents, a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report is expected. Solano’s fee page lists a $20 fee when a document with a change of ownership is not accompanied by a completed and signed PCOR.
Check Documentary Transfer Tax and SB2 Fee
Solano County lists special recording fees including Documentary Transfer Tax, the $10 Real Estate Prosecution Trust Fund / DA Fraud Fee, the SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee, and PCOR-related fees. Do not assume a deed is exempt unless the exemption is properly stated.
Submit During Recording Hours
Document recording contact information lists the Recorder at 675 Texas Street, Suite 2700, Fairfield, CA 94533, with document recording hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Confirm holidays and current service notices before visiting.
Keep the Recorded Reference
After recording, save the recording date, document number and recorded copy. You may need it for a later copy request, refinance, mortgage release, assessor ownership update, title review or restrictive covenant modification.
Solano County Recorder Fees for Deeds, Copies and Special Recording Charges
Solano County’s online fee page notes that fees starting July 1, 2026 are available and lists basic recording fees, copy fees, filed-map fees and special recording fees. Use this as a planning guide, then confirm the final total with the Recorder before mailing documents.
| Fee or Cost | Published Amount / Rule | Plain-English Meaning | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| First page recording | $13.00 | Base first-page recording charge for many official records. | Assuming this is the whole cost when SB2, DTT, PCOR, DA Fraud or extra-title fees may apply. |
| Each additional page | $3.00 | Each extra page adds to the recording cost. | Including unnecessary attachments without estimating added pages. |
| Each additional title | $13.00 | A document with more than one indexed title can cost more. | Combining multiple recordable actions in one document without checking title fees. |
| SB2 / Building Homes and Jobs Act fee | $75.00 to $225.00 | May apply per title/parcel unless a valid exemption applies. | Failing to claim a valid exemption on the document or cover page. |
| PCOR missing | $20.00 | Applies when a change-of-ownership document is not accompanied by a completed and signed PCOR. | Recording a deed without the PCOR when one is required. |
| DA Fraud Fee | $10.00 | Real Estate Prosecution Trust Fund fee for covered real estate instruments. | Forgetting this special Solano/California recording add-on. |
| Official record copy | $9.00 first page; $1.00 each additional page | Used for regular recorded-document copies. | Paying a private company before checking the county copy fee. |
| Certification | $5.00 | Added when a certified copy is required. | Ordering a regular copy when a lender, court or agency needs certified proof. |
| Filed map copy/recording | First map page $12.00; each additional map page $4.00 | Map filings use separate fee logic from ordinary deed pages. | Estimating map costs like ordinary deed page costs. |
Solano County Recording Fee Estimator
This tool gives a planning estimate for common recording charges. It does not decide whether the document is legally recordable, whether transfer tax applies, whether an SB2 exemption is valid, or whether additional statutory fees are due.
Formula used: first page $13, additional pages $3, additional titles $13, optional SB2, optional PCOR, optional DA Fraud fee, small-print pages $1, non-8.5×11 pages $3, and county documentary transfer tax estimate at $0.55 per $500 or fraction thereof when entered.
Solano County Recorder Office Address, Phone, Hours and Visit Tips
The Recorder and Assessor/Recorder contact pages list the office at 675 Texas Street, Suite 2700, Fairfield, California. Verify holiday closures, payment method and current service notices before visiting for same-day recording or copy work.
Solano County Recorder / Assessor-Recorder
Address:
675 Texas Street, Suite 2700
Fairfield, CA 94533
Recorder phone: 707-784-6290
Vital records phone: 707-784-6294
Email: Recorder@solanocounty.gov
General recorder/vital hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Document recording hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Solano County Recording Notification Program
Solano County created a Recording Notification Program to mail notices to property owners when someone records a deed, quitclaim deed or deed of trust against their property. This is useful for awareness, but it does not stop a document from being recorded and does not replace legal help if a suspicious document appears.
What It Does
Sends a mail notification when covered documents are recorded against a property.
How to Check
Use Official Records Search with APN/PIN. If you do not know the APN/PIN, find it through Property and Assessment Search.
What It Does Not Do
It does not prove fraud, cancel a document, or provide title insurance. Suspicious records should be reviewed with official staff and qualified legal or title professionals.
Official Solano County Recorder Links
Use these official resources before paying a third-party website for deed copies, property alerts, recording instructions or fee estimates.
Solano County Assessor/Recorder
Official department overview for assessment services, recording services, official records search and property/assessment search.
- Use Recording Services for deeds, liens, easements and maps.
- Use Assessment Services for value, parcel and exemption questions.
- Open Official Records Search for the document index.
- Open Property and Assessment Search when you need APN/PIN or parcel clues.
Solano County Recorder Division
Official Recorder Division page for services, copies, recording, notification program and contact information.
- Confirm the current office location and contact details.
- Choose Official Records Search for document-index research.
- Choose Record Official Records before submitting a deed or lien.
- Choose Obtaining Record Copies when you need regular or certified copies.
Solano County Official Records Search
Official index search for recorded documents. The county notes that document images do not display.
- Accept the disclaimer before searching.
- Search by name, date, document number or APN/PIN where available.
- Save the recording date, document type and reference number.
- Request a copy if you need the actual document image.
Solano County Record Official Records
Official guide for recording documents and understanding legal-advice limitations, priority and required fees.
- Read the legal advice warning before preparing your own deed.
- Review recording priority for counter, express/overnight and USPS documents.
- Confirm all required fees and taxes before submitting.
- Use the recording requirements and cover-page links when available.
Solano County Recording Fees
Official fee page for first-page, additional-page, additional-title, SB2, PCOR, DA Fraud, copies and map fees.
- Start with Basic Recording Fees for first page and additional pages.
- Check Special Recording Fees for SB2, PCOR and DA Fraud charges.
- Use Copy Fees if you only need a deed or lien copy.
- Call the Recorder before mailing payment for multi-title or multi-parcel documents.
Solano County Obtaining Record Copies
Official copy page for regular and certified recorded-document copies by mail or in office.
- Search the index first to find document number and recording date.
- Decide whether you need a regular copy or certified copy.
- Use the county’s mail or in-person copy process.
- Remember that all sales are final.
Solano County Forms and Information Sheets
Official page for Recorder Copy Request form, PCOR, SB2 cover page, restrictive covenant forms and other assessor/recorder forms.
- Use the Recorder Copy Request form when ordering copies.
- Use BOE-502-A / PCOR for applicable ownership-change recordings.
- Use SB2 cover/exemption forms when the fee may be exempt.
- Use restrictive covenant forms if discriminatory covenant language appears in a recorded document.
Solano County Recording Notification Program
Official county page for property-owner notification when certain deed-related documents are recorded.
- Read what documents trigger notices.
- Use Official Records Search to check recent recordings.
- Use Property and Assessment Search to find APN/PIN if needed.
- Contact the office at 707-784-6290 if a notice or record looks suspicious.
Common Solano County Recorder Mistakes
Mistakes That Delay Recording or Copies
- Assuming the online index displays full document images.
- Recording a transfer deed without checking PCOR requirements.
- Ignoring SB2, DA Fraud, documentary transfer tax or additional-title fees.
- Using the Recorder for assessed value, exemptions or property-tax questions.
- Expecting Recorder staff to prepare a deed or give legal advice.
- Searching only by address when the better path is name, APN/PIN, document number or recorded date.
Better Local Workflow
- Use Assessor/Recorder official pages as the starting point.
- Search the index before ordering copies.
- Get APN/PIN from Property and Assessment Search when needed.
- Review recording requirements, PCOR and SB2 before submitting deeds.
- Use regular or certified copy process instead of third-party solicitations.
- Use the Recording Notification Program for property-record awareness.
What Should You Do Next?
| Your Situation | Best Next Step | Correct Office or Tool |
|---|---|---|
| You need to find a deed, lien, easement or reconveyance. | Search the Official Records index by name, date, document number or APN/PIN. | Solano County Official Records Search |
| You need the actual deed image or certified proof. | Use the county copy process and choose regular or certified copy. | Recorder copy service |
| You need to record a deed or transfer document. | Review recording requirements, PCOR, SB2, DTT, DA Fraud and fee rules before submitting. | Recorder Division |
| You only know a street address. | Use Property and Assessment Search to find APN/PIN and ownership clues. | Assessor property search |
| Your value, exemption or parcel map is the issue. | Start with the Assessor Division, not the Recorder copy desk. | Solano County Assessor |
| You received notice of an unexpected deed or deed of trust. | Search the official index, save the reference, and contact the Recorder or a qualified title/legal professional. | Recording Notification Program + Recorder |
Related Guides on County-Appraisal-District.org
These related guides help when a recorded deed affects ownership, assessment, property-tax savings or homestead eligibility.
Homestead Qualification
A recorded deed may be one of the documents used to prove ownership before applying for tax relief.
Read the homestead qualification guideProperty Tax Homestead
Use this when a deed transfer leads to owner-occupied tax relief or assessed-value questions.
Read the property-tax homestead guideApplication Workflow
Helpful when recorded ownership documents are needed before applying for property-tax benefits.
Read the homestead application guideSolano County Recorder FAQs
Where is the Solano County Recorder office?
The Solano County Recorder / Assessor-Recorder office is located at 675 Texas Street, Suite 2700, Fairfield, CA 94533.
What phone number should I use for Solano County Recorder questions?
Use 707-784-6290 for Recorder questions. The county also lists 707-784-6294 for Vital Records and Recorder@solanocounty.gov for Recorder email contact.
What are Solano County document recording hours?
Solano County lists document recording contact hours as Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The broader Recorder and Vital Records contact hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How do I search Solano County deeds online?
Open the Solano County Official Records Search, accept the disclaimer, and search by name, date, document number or APN/PIN where available. Save the recording date and document number before requesting a copy.
Can I view Solano County deed images online for free?
The county’s Assessor/Recorder page says document images do not display in the Official Records Search. Use the index to locate the record, then request a regular or certified copy when you need the document image.
How far back do Solano County online records go?
Solano County says records back to 1955 can be searched on office computers or through the online Official Records Search. Records from 1954 and earlier must be searched in the office research area.
How much does a Solano County recorded document copy cost?
Solano County lists official record copy fees as $9 for the first page, $1 for each additional page, and $5 for certification when a certified copy is needed.
What is the Solano County PCOR fee?
Solano County’s fee page lists a $20 fee when a document with a change of ownership is not accompanied by a completed and signed Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, commonly called a PCOR.
What does the Solano County Recording Notification Program do?
The program notifies property owners by mail when someone records a deed, quitclaim deed or deed of trust against their property. The county says the program went live in summer 2025.
Is this website the official Solano County Recorder website?
No. County-Appraisal-District.org is an independent educational resource. It is not the Solano County Assessor/Recorder, Solano County government, a title company, a law firm or a consumer reporting agency. Always verify current rules and fees with the official county office.
Independent Educational Guide
County-Appraisal-District.org is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with the Solano County Assessor/Recorder, Solano County Recorder Division, Solano County government, the California State Board of Equalization, any title company, any law firm or any court.
Recording acceptance, deed validity, title status, copy availability, certification, PCOR treatment, SB2 fee treatment, transfer-tax treatment, assessor updates, fraud notices and final recording fees are controlled by the responsible official office and applicable California law. This page is not legal, title, tax or financial advice.
Public property and recorder records should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or other regulated consumer-reporting purposes. This website is not a Consumer Reporting Agency.