The Office of the Assessor-Recorder has a new main office phone number, 628-652-8100. As part of this transition, the Office is instituting key upgrades to improve the experience that San Franciscans have when calling us. To learn more, click here.
On February 11, 2025 the Office of the Assessor-Recorder is launching a new website. Our current website will be archived and redirected to the new one. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our office if you have any questions or concerns.
*NEW* Make an Appointment with our Office
We are excited to announce that you can now schedule a time at your own convenience to:
- receive one-on-one guidance with filing for Property Tax Exemptions, such as the Homeowners’ Exemption or Welfare Exemption
- record your marriage license, get a copy of your marriage certificate or for newly weds, do both on the same day!
Learn more about appointment services for Exemptions
Learn more about appointment services for marriage licenses and certificates.
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.
*NEW* Easy Access for Recorded Documents
We are excited to announce that you can now preview recorded documents for free using our online records portal. This first-in-the-state service builds off our previous work in launching an online records portal for instant purchase and download, digitizing over 7 million records from 1990 to present and decreasing the copy fees for records purchased online.
Informal Review Filing Period is Open
If you believe your property’s assessed value is higher than the market value, you may request an Informal Assessment Review between January 2, 2025 – March 31, 2025. This service is provided at no charge and is available to property owners in a single-family dwelling, residential condominiums, townhouses, live-work lofts, and cooperative units.
Informal Review Application (Chinese)