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Ownership Information To obtain secured ownership information contact us by email at assessor@saccounty​, or call (916) 875-0700. Ownership searches by name only (e.g. "What properties are owned by John Smith?") are not available by email or phone.
Documents presented by p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) are recorded the same day.
It might seem like a long time. But remember good things come to those who wait. The first step isMoreIt might seem like a long time. But remember good things come to those who wait. The first step is to prepare the deed. This involves drafting the document. Getting it notarized.
A lis pendens must be filed with both the county recorder and the circuit court clerk. After the action has reached pending status, the lis pendens must be drafted and submitted to the county recorder to be recorded for public record. This does not end this part of the process.
There is no specific time frame for how long a lis pendens is valid. Rather, a lis pendens is valid until it is expunged or the underlying case is resolved. If not expunged, a lis pendens is often removed as part of a settlement agreement reached between the parties.
To order copies: Mail or fax a completed order form​. Utilize the online index to find book and page numbers. Visit one of our office locations. Telephone (916) 874-6334.
Removing a Lis Pendens in California Other than resolution of the pending lawsuit, the only way to remove a lis pendens is by expungement, which requires a court order from a circuit judge.