Yuba County Records

Yuba County property records are managed by the Assessor and Recorder offices in Marysville. The Assessor office is at 915 8th Street, suite 101. Call 530-749-7820 for assessment questions. You can search parcel data through ParcelQuest at assr.parcelquest.com/impl/YUBASSR. Recorder documents are searchable at recorder.co.yuba.ca.us. Visit the offices in person to file deeds or get certified copies in Yuba County.

Assessor Office

The Assessor office values all property in Yuba County. The office is at 915 8th Street in Marysville. Call 530-749-7820 with questions about your property value. You can search parcel data online through ParcelQuest. This third-party system shows property details, ownership, and assessed values.

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 in Yuba County.

Recorder Office

The Recorder office handles all deeds and liens in Yuba County. You can search recorded documents online at recorder.co.yuba.ca.us. The system lets you look up papers by name, date, or document type. Some records have images you can view. For certified copies, you must order them from the Recorder office.

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

Recording Fees

The first page of a document costs $14 to record in Yuba 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 Marysville.

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

Property taxes are due twice per year in Yuba 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 Marysville in Yuba 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 Yuba County.

Property Assessment Appeals

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. You must show that the assessed value is more than the market value. Bring an appraisal or sales data for similar homes. Many owners hire professionals to help with the appeal process in Yuba County.

Cities in Yuba County

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

Cities in Yuba County include Marysville and Wheatland. All file property records at the county Recorder office.

Nearby Counties

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