Merced County, California, consists of five cities. In Merced County, CA, property records trace legal ownership and history of real estate parcels. These records establish property boundaries and rights essential for buying, selling, and settling disputes.

The median home value in Merced County is $334,973, while the median rent sits at $1,120. The median property tax rate for Merced County residents is 0.7% of a property's assessed fair market value, and the median income is $66,820.

The County Recorder is responsible for recording, indexing, and filing property records in Merced County, CA. Some property documents recorded in this office include property transfer records, liens, deeds, maps, mortgages, and notices.

Individuals seeking access to these records in Merced County have two options. For records dating before 1963, an in-person visit to the County Recorder is necessary. For more recent records from 1963 onward, the Recorder Works online tool offers a convenient digital search method, allowing searches by name, document number, recording date, book and page, map, and document type.

Obtaining property records in Merced County, CA, involves fees. In the County Recorder, the initial page of each document costs $3, and each subsequent page adds $1. Certified document copies are available for $2, while map copy fees are $5, with each extra map page priced at $2.

Property owners who want to verify zoning information in Merced County can contact the Planning Division or navigate their website to access zoning maps and details. This division facilitates land use policies and administers general planning and zoning ordinances. Individuals may also contact their city's planning/zoning department for zoning verification.