Ventura Property Records
Ventura County property records are managed by the Assessor and Recorder offices. The Assessor office is at 800 South Victoria Avenue. Call 805-654-2181 for assessment questions. The Recorder can be reached at 805-654-3665. The county assessment roll stands at $187 billion for 2025. APN searches are no longer available online per AB 1785. You can search other records through the self-service portal at clerkrecorderselfservice.ventura.org.
Ventura County Quick Facts
Assessor and Recorder Offices
Ventura County has separate Assessor and Recorder offices. The Assessor values all property for tax purposes. The assessment roll totals $187 billion for 2025. Call 805-654-2181 with questions about your property value. The Recorder handles all deeds and liens. Call 805-654-3665 for recorder services.
Under AB 1785, APN searches are no longer available online. You must visit the office in person to search by parcel number. You can still search other records online through the self-service portal. This includes searches by name, document type, and date in Ventura County.
| Assessor |
800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009 Phone: (805) 654-2181 |
|---|---|
| Recorder | Phone: (805) 654-3665 |
| Self-Service Portal | clerkrecorderselfservice.ventura.org |
| Assessment Roll | $187 billion (2025) |
Note: APN searches no longer available online per Assembly Bill 1785.
Recording Fees
The first page of a document costs $14 to record in Ventura 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 file.
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
Paying Property Taxes
You can pay property taxes online at taxpayment.venturacounty.gov. Look up your bill by parcel number or property address. The site shows what you owe and when it is due. Credit cards have a 2.75% fee. Debit cards cost 1.75%. E-check costs $1.10. Many people use e-check to keep the fee low in Ventura County.
Tax bills are due twice per year. The first part is due November 1 and goes late on December 10. A 10% penalty applies. The second part is due February 1 and becomes late on April 10. That payment gets a 10% penalty plus a $10 cost fee if late.
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 Ventura County.
Property Assessments
The Assessor office values all property in Ventura County. The 2025 assessment roll stands at $187 billion. This includes homes, land, and business property. Values are set when you buy 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 Ventura County.
Cities in Ventura County
Ventura County includes several cities. All property records are kept at the county Recorder office. No city has a separate recorder. Visit the county office to file or search for deeds and land records.
Cities in Ventura County include Ventura (San Buenaventura), Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Fillmore, and Ojai. All file property records at the county Recorder office.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Ventura County. If your property is not in Ventura County, check the county where it is located. Each county has its own recorder and assessor.