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City & County of San Francisco Office of the Assessor-Recorder

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  • Property Information
      • Homeowners
      • Real Property Assessments
      • Welcome to the Supplemental Tax Calculator
      • Change of Mailing Address, English version (online)
      • Contest Your Assessed Value
      • Notice of Assessed Value
      • Transferring Assessed Value
      • New Construction, Remodeling, Repair
      • Property Search Tool
      • Change in Ownership
      • Restrictive Covenant Modification
      • Business Owners
      • About Business Property Assessments
      • Business Property Statement Filing
      • 571-L Business Property Statement E-File
      • 571-R Business Apartment Statement
      • New Business Owners
      • Churches
      • Disabled
      • New Homeowners
      • Possessory Interest
      • Seniors
      • Vessels
      • Veterans
      • Non-Profits
  • Recorder Information
      • Recording a Document
      • How to Record a Document
      • Recording Requirements
      • Transfer Tax
      • Recording Fees
      • Obtain Copies of Recorded Documents
      • Records Search
      • Title Deed
      • Marriage Certificate
    • Tax Savings
        • Exemptions
        • Homeowners’ Exemption
        • Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
        • Church Exemption
        • Non-Profit Exemption
        • Fishing Exemption
        • Tax Relief
        • Market Value Decline/Property Tax Relief
        • Transfer of Assessment to a Replacement Property By Senior Citizens
        • Transfer of Property Tax Base for Severely and Permanently Disabled Owners
        • Disaster Relief
        • Disabled Property Tax Assistance
        • Exclusions
        • Builder’s Exclusion
        • Exclusion of New Construction for Disabled Owner
        • Inter-Spousal Exclusion
        • Joint Tenancy Exclusion
        • Reappraisal Exclusion from Grandparent to Grandchild
        • Registered Domestic Partners Exclusion
        • Earthquake Retrofit
        • Solar
        • Reappraisal Exclusion Between Parent to Child
      • Forms & Notices
          • Forms
          • Marriage Certificate Request
          • Homeowners’ Exemption Claim Form
          • Title Deed Request
          • Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer Between Parent and Child
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          • Notices
          • Assessor-Recorder General FAQ
          • Direct Bill Notice
          • Low Value Exemption Notice
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        • News & Information
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            • Property Data
            • Annual Reports
            • Events
        • About Us
            • Assessor-Recorder’s Biography
            • Our Mission
            • Work With Us!
            • Office & Contact Information

        Welcome to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder

        Our City Hall Office is open to offer the following services:

        • Obtain a copy of Marriage Certificates
        • Record documents
        • View the public kiosk to search and view public records
        • Ask Assessor-Recorder staff questions

        All core services of the Office of the Assessor-Recorder continue and remain available to the public. Our Office continues to receive and process your requests submitted electronically, by mail, or through our drop box located at the Grove Street entrance of City Hall. 

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        Online Orders for Marriage Certificates

        We are excited to announce the launch of our new online tool for faster and more cost-effective orders of public Marriage Certificates. Simply fill out the online application and complete the verification process. After verification and payment, your request will be approved for mail order processing. 

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        Delays on Prop 19 and Prop 58 Claims

        In Nov. 2020, California voters passed Proposition 19, which made changes to property tax benefits for families, seniors, severely disabled persons, and victims of natural disaster. Prop 19 and the corresponding implementation deadlines provided significant operational challenges leading to processing delays. We are committed to streamlining Prop 19 and Prop 58 claims, and apologize for any inconvenience homeowners may be facing at this time. Please reach out to us to discuss your claim at 415-554-5596, assessor@sfgov.org, and in-person at City Hall.

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        Online Orders for Recorded Documents

        We are excited to announce our new shopping cart feature for recorded documents. Official records will be available for instant download and certified copies can be ordered online for mail order processing. Through a safe and secure site, you can search, add official records to a “shopping cart” order for payment, and obtain official records instantly via PDF download.  

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        About Proposition 19(2020)
        Homeowners' Exemption
        Property Search
        Supplemental Tax Calculator
        Address Change
        Marriage Certificate
        Family Wealth Series

        News

        California Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to San Francisco’s Real Property Transfer Tax
        Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Releases 2020-2021 Annual Report
        Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres on Transparency and Access to Public Records

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        Important Dates

        • Jul 2

          First day to file a formal assessment appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board

        • Aug 31

          Deadline to pay business property and possessory interest tax bill to the Tax Collector's Office

        • Sep 15

          Deadline to file a formal assessment appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board

        More Important Dates

        About Us

        The mission of our office is to work together to build a better San Francisco through superior customer service, fair property taxation and the preservation of public records. We value doing our work with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. 

        Our core responsibilities include locating all taxable property in the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), identifying ownership, establishing a taxable value, and applying all legal exemptions.

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        Main Office

        1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
        City Hall, Room 190
        San Francisco, CA 94102-4698

        Main Office Hours:
        Mon - Fri 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
        Recorder Office Hours (Main Office):
        Mon - Fri 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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        Business Personal Property Division

        Contact Us

        For general information or to give us your feedback, please call 415-554-5596 during normal business hours. After business hours, please call 3-1-1.

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        See Also

        • Treasurer & Tax Collector
        • County Clerk
        • Department of Building Inspection
        • Planning Department
        • Assessment Appeals Board
        • State Board of Equalization