Siskiyou Property Records

Siskiyou County property records are managed by the Assessor-Recorder office. The office uses RecorderWorks for its online portal. You can search deeds, liens, and other documents from home. For help with filings or record requests, call 530-842-8036. Vital records fees changed effective January 1, 2026. Birth certificates now cost $31, death certificates $26, and marriage certificates $19 in Siskiyou County.

Assessor-Recorder Office

The Assessor-Recorder handles both property values and document recording in Siskiyou County. This combined office serves the public from one location. You can file deeds and check your assessment at the same visit. Staff help with questions about forms and fees. Call 530-842-8036 to ask about a specific document or filing requirement.

The office accepts documents for recording each weekday. Bring your papers ready to file. Staff check that each page meets state recording laws. If your document passes review, they record it the same day. You get a stamped copy as proof. The time stamp on that copy shows when it became part of the public record in Siskiyou County.

Recording Fees

The first page costs $14 to record in Siskiyou County. Each page after that adds $3. The SB2 fee of $75 per parcel applies to most real estate transfers. Some documents also have a Monument Preservation fee. All fees are due when you submit your document for recording.

For a three-page grant deed, you pay $14 for page one, $6 for two more pages, and $75 for SB2. That totals $95. If your document has more pages or covers more than one parcel, the fee goes up. Ask the clerk for a quote when you bring your papers to the office in Siskiyou County.

Standard recording fees:

• First page: $14
• Each added page: $3
• SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act: $75 per parcel
• Monument Preservation Fund: $10 on qualifying documents

Property Tax Information

Property taxes are due twice per year in Siskiyou County. The first bill is due November 1 and goes late on December 10. A 10% penalty applies. The second bill is due February 1 and becomes late on April 10. That payment gets a 10% penalty plus a $10 cost fee if late.

You can pay online or by mail. The county accepts checks and electronic payments. Look up your bill using your parcel number or property address. The system shows what you owe and when it is due. Many people pay online to avoid a trip to the office in Siskiyou County.

If you do not pay by June 30, the property goes on the defaulted tax roll. Interest starts at 1.5% per month. A redemption fee is added. The county can sell your property at a tax sale if you do not pay within five years. Keep your taxes current to avoid losing your home in Siskiyou County.

Property Assessments

The Assessor office values all property in Siskiyou County for tax purposes. Values are set when you buy a home and can rise by no more than 2% per year under Proposition 13. If you add on to the home or it changes hands, the county reassesses it at current market value.

File a change in ownership form within 45 days of buying property. The Assessor uses it to set a new base value. That value sets your tax bill. If you think the value is too high, you can appeal. File between July 2 and September 15. Use form BOE-305-AH. The county holds hearings to review appeals and decide if a change is needed in Siskiyou County.

Cities in Siskiyou County

Siskiyou County includes several cities. All property records are kept at the county Assessor-Recorder office. No city has a separate recorder. Visit the county office to file or search for deeds and land records.

Cities in Siskiyou County include Yreka, Mount Shasta, Weed, Tulelake, Dorris, Etna, Fort Jones, and Montague. All file property records at the county Assessor-Recorder office.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Siskiyou County. If your property is not in Siskiyou County, check the county where it is located. Each county has its own recorder and assessor.