Vallejo Property Records Search
Property records for Vallejo are kept by the Solano County Assessor/Recorder. Vallejo has about 126,000 people and is the largest city in Solano County. All deeds, liens, and tax records for homes and land in Vallejo go through the county system. The Assessor/Recorder office is at 675 Texas Street Suite 2700 in Fairfield, which is the county seat. You can visit during business hours to file documents or get copies. Some property records may be available online through the county website. Property tax info and assessment data can be searched online. The county uses Public Access Now for tax searches. Many Vallejo residents start their research online and visit the Fairfield office if they need certified copies or help with complex searches that require staff assistance.
Vallejo Quick Facts
Solano County Assessor/Recorder
The Solano County Assessor/Recorder keeps all deeds and liens for Vallejo. Every time someone buys or sells property in the city, the deed goes to this office in Fairfield. The staff stamp it with a date and time. That stamp sets priority if more than one person claims the same property. The file becomes part of the public record. Anyone can search it later to see who owns what.
The office is at 675 Texas Street Suite 2700 in Fairfield. Office hours are Monday through Friday. Call 707-784-6290 for recorder questions. Call 707-784-6210 for assessor questions. The office is in downtown Fairfield at the county government center. Parking is available nearby. Bring photo ID when you visit the counter to file documents or get copies.
| Office | Solano County Assessor/Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 675 Texas Street, Suite 2700 Fairfield, CA 94533 |
| Phone | Recorder: 707-784-6290 Assessor: 707-784-6210 |
| Website | solanocounty.com |
The Solano County assessment roll is valued at seventy-seven point nine six billion dollars for 2025. This includes all properties in Vallejo and other cities in the county. The assessor updates values each year based on Proposition 13 rules.
How to Search Vallejo Property Records
Check with the Solano County Assessor/Recorder website for online search options. Some counties in California offer online deed searches. Others require in-person visits. Call 707-784-6290 to ask about online access to recorder documents for Vallejo properties before you make the trip to Fairfield.
For property tax and assessment info, Solano County uses Public Access Now. You can search by address or parcel number. The site shows the assessed value, tax bill, and property details. This is separate from the recorder office. You may need info from both the assessor and recorder to get the full picture of a Vallejo property.
Pay your Vallejo property taxes online through the Solano County Tax Collector. The county uses Public Access Now for tax searches and payments. Payments by eCheck are often free. Credit cards come with a service fee. Check the site for the current rate before you pay.
Property Documents in Vallejo
Grant deeds transfer ownership. When someone sells a home in Vallejo, they sign a grant deed. The buyer takes that deed to the county recorder in Fairfield. The staff file it and stamp it. That deed becomes part of the public record. Trust deeds secure loans on property. Liens attach to property when someone owes money. All these documents are filed at the county recorder office.
Common property records in Vallejo:
- Grant deeds and quitclaim deeds
- Deeds of trust and reconveyances
- Mechanic liens and judgment liens
- Tax liens from IRS or state
- Notices of default and trustee sales
- Property tax bills and payment records
Vallejo Property Taxes
Property taxes in Vallejo are based on the assessed value of your home or land. The county assessor sets that value each year. Under Proposition 13, the assessed value can go up no more than two percent per year unless the property sells. When you buy a home, the assessor resets the value to what you paid. That new value becomes the base for your tax bill.
Tax bills go out twice a year. The first installment is due November 1 and late on December 10. The second is due February 1 and late on April 10. A ten percent penalty hits if you pay late. If you do not pay by June 30, the account goes to the defaulted roll. More fees and monthly interest apply after that.
If you think your property value is too high, file an appeal with the county Assessment Appeals Board. The filing period for regular appeals runs from July 2 to September 15 each year. Visit boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/faqs/assessappeals.htm for more info on the appeals process.
Fees for Recording in Vallejo
Recording a deed in Vallejo costs about one hundred dollars or more. The base state fee is fifteen dollars for the first page and four dollars for each extra page. Senate Bill 2 adds seventy-five dollars to most real estate transfers. Other county fees may apply. Call 707-784-6290 to confirm current rates before you file or order copies.
Copy fees are much less than recording fees. Check with the Assessor/Recorder office for current copy fees. If you order copies by mail, send a check for the right amount plus a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing takes one to two weeks by mail.
Note: Fee schedules can change, so call to confirm.
City of Vallejo Planning and Development
The City of Vallejo Planning and Development Services Department handles building permits and zoning. These records are separate from property ownership records. Call 707-648-4522 for questions about permits in Vallejo. Visit vallejo.gov for info on building permits and planning. The city tracks all permits for new construction, additions, and repairs in Vallejo.
California Property Recording Laws
California Civil Code section 1213 says that recorded documents give public notice. If you record your deed at the county, later buyers cannot claim they did not know about it. Visit leginfo.legislature.ca.gov to read Civil Code 1213.
Civil Code section 1214 sets the race-notice rule. If two people buy the same property, the one who records first wins. Recording your deed right after you buy protects your claim on property in Vallejo.
Government Code section 27320 tells the county recorder what to do when you file a document. Revenue and Taxation Code section 60 defines change in ownership for tax purposes. When you buy property in Vallejo, the assessor resets the value to what you paid.
Other Bay Area Cities
Nearby cities in other counties include Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, and Concord. Each of these cities is in a different county. You must search each county separately to find property records for cities in that county.
Solano County Property Records
Vallejo is in Solano County. All property recording and assessment for the city goes through the county offices in Fairfield. For more details on services, office hours, and fee schedules, visit the Solano County property records page.