Trinity County Records

Trinity County combines the Clerk, Recorder, and Assessor functions in one office. The office is at 11 Court Street in Weaverville. Call 530-623-1215 for help with property records. You can search documents online through the Tyler Host system. The portal shows deeds, liens, and other land papers. Visit the office in person to file new documents or get certified copies of existing records in Trinity County.

Clerk/Recorder/Assessor Office

Trinity County has a combined office for Clerk, Recorder, and Assessor services. This saves space in a small county. You can handle all property matters at one location. The office is in the courthouse on Court Street in Weaverville. Staff help with deeds, assessments, and vital records all in one place.

The office accepts documents for recording each weekday. Staff check that each page meets state law. If your document passes review, they record it right away. You get a stamped copy before you leave. The time stamp on that copy proves when it became part of the public record in Trinity County.

Recording Fees

The first page of a document costs $14 to record in Trinity County. Each page after that adds $3. The SB2 fee of $75 per parcel applies to most real estate transfers. Some filings 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 Weaverville.

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

Searching Property Records

Trinity County uses Tyler Host for online property record searches. Go to trinitycountyca-web.tylerhost.net to search. You can look up documents by name, date, or type. The system shows a list of matches. Click on one to see more details. Some records have images you can view on screen.

The online search is free to use. You do not pay to view basic info. If you need a certified copy, you must order it from the Recorder. They can mail it to you or hold it for pickup in Weaverville. Bring the document number to speed up your request in Trinity County.

Property Taxes and Assessments

The Assessor office values all property in Trinity County. 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.

Property taxes are due twice per year. 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 to avoid a trip to Weaverville in Trinity County.

If you think your assessed 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 Trinity County.

Trinity County Communities

Trinity County is a rural county with a small population. It has no incorporated cities. All property records are kept at the county Clerk/Recorder/Assessor office in Weaverville. The county seat is the main location for all land records and filings.

Communities in Trinity County include Weaverville, Hayfork, Lewiston, and Junction City. All file property records at the county Clerk/Recorder/Assessor office.

Nearby Counties

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