Sacramento County Property Tax Records: e-PropTax, Parcel Viewer, Due Dates, Payments & Deed Copies
Sacramento County property tax records are easiest to use when you separate three jobs: the Tax Collector shows tax bills and payment history, the Assessor Parcel Viewer shows parcel and assessed-value details, and the Clerk/Recorder handles deeds, liens and recorded copies. This guide gives you the exact search path, the payment deadlines that trigger penalties, and the common mistakes that cause wrong parcel results or late fees.
Fastest Way to Search Sacramento County Property Tax Records
Which Sacramento County Office Handles Your Property Question?
Start with the record type you need. It prevents wrong links, duplicate payments, and confused owner/deed searches.
| Your Question | Use This Office / Tool | What It Shows | What to Prepare |
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| What do I owe? | Tax Collector / e-PropTax | Current and prior-year unpaid secured tax bills, amounts due and payment options. | 14-digit parcel number, tax bill, installment year and payment method. |
| What is the APN or assessed value? | Assessor Parcel Viewer | Parcel maps, assessed values, limited residential/commercial characteristics and assessment data. | Address, parcel number, map location or property details. |
| Who owns the property? | Assessor contact / public records | Owner info may be available by contacting the Assessor, but it is not displayed online in Parcel Viewer. | Property address or parcel number. |
| Where is the deed or lien? | County Clerk/Recorder | Index of deeds, deeds of trust, reconveyances, assignments and liens; copies by order. | Party name, year, book/page, document type or parcel clues. |
How to View or Pay Sacramento County Property Taxes Online
Use e-PropTax when you need online tax bill information, current-year or prior-year unpaid bills, or payment by e-check or credit card.
No fee
Sacramento County states there is no fee for payment by e-check.
2.29%
Credit card payments are processed by a contractor with a 2.29% convenience fee.
Partial payments not accepted
The county’s first-installment notice says partial payments are not accepted.
1-844-430-2823
Use the 14-digit parcel number for telephone payment or lookup.
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Find the 14-digit parcel number firstIt is the cleanest way to pull the correct tax bill.
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Use your tax bill, escrow paperwork or Assessor Parcel Viewer to confirm the 14-digit parcel number. Do not pay from an address-only guess when multiple similar properties exist.
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Open e-PropTax through the county routeUse the official Tax Collector page before entering payment details.
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Open e-PropTax, search the bill, confirm parcel number, tax year, installment and owner/property details, then choose e-check or credit card after reviewing fees. Official action link: Open Sacramento County e-PropTax.
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Pay early enough to avoid system or bank issuesLate penalties are not waived for last-minute internet or phone problems.
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Submit online or phone payments before midnight on the pay-by date. If your payment is rejected by your financial institution for any reason, a returned-payment fee and penalties may apply if rejection happens after the due date.
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Save your confirmationNeeded for escrow, refinance and duplicate-payment issues.
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Save the confirmation number, payment date, parcel number, installment year and amount. If you mailed a check, keep proof of mailing and include the installment stub or write the parcel number on the check.
How to Search Sacramento County Assessor Property Records
Use the Assessor Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, assessed values and property-related data. It is useful for APN and value research, but it is not a deed search and it does not show owner information online.
Parcel maps and values
Assessment and parcel-related data can be accessed through the Assessor Parcel Viewer.
Owner online
Due to privacy concerns, owner information is not available online in Parcel Viewer.
July / September
Assessed values are updated in early July and mid-September; some corrections may not appear after September 15.
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Choose address or parcel searchUse APN when you have it; use address if you do not.
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Start with the parcel number if available. If searching by address, use the simplest address version first and verify the map result before copying tax or assessment details.
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Open the Assessor Parcel ViewerThis is the county parcel and assessment route.
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Open the viewer, search the property, zoom to the correct parcel, then review parcel map, assessed value and property-related fields. Official action link: Open Sacramento County Assessor Parcel Viewer instructions.
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Copy details before moving to e-PropTaxTax search works better with exact parcel data.
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Save the 14-digit parcel number, situs address, assessed values, land-use code, map reference and any recorder book/page clue. Then use e-PropTax for tax bills or the Clerk/Recorder for recorded documents.
Sacramento County Secured Property Tax Due Dates
Annual secured property tax bills are mailed once each year by November 1. You can pay in full by December 10 or pay in two equal installments.
| Date / Rule | What It Means | Penalty Risk | Action |
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| November 1 | Annual secured property tax bills are mailed by this date. | No second-installment reminder bill is mailed later. | Save both installment stubs and calendar both deadlines. |
| December 10 | First installment deadline. | 10% penalty if late. | Pay online/phone before midnight or mail with legal USPS postmark. |
| April 10 | Second installment deadline. | 10% penalty plus $15 cost if late. | Do not wait for a second reminder notice. |
| June 30 | Unpaid taxes become prior-year delinquency / defaulted. | Defaulted taxes accrue redemption fees and penalties. | Contact Tax Collector quickly if already delinquent. |
Why Sacramento County May Send More Than One Property Tax Bill
A regular annual secured bill is not the only possible bill. Sacramento County also references supplemental, corrected, additional, escaped and pro-rated taxes when property changes ownership or other assessment changes occur.
| Bill Type | Why It Happens | What to Check |
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| Annual secured bill | Regular yearly tax based on January 1 lien date values. | Parcel number, first installment, second installment and tax year. |
| Supplemental bill | A change in ownership or new construction can trigger a supplemental assessment. | Event date, proration period and whether it is separate from regular bill. |
| Corrected / escaped bill | Assessment correction or omitted value for a prior period. | Bill year, due date and explanation before paying. |
| Unsecured / personal property | Business equipment, boats, aircraft or other unsecured property. | Different due dates and contact route from secured real estate bills. |
How to Find Sacramento County Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Liens and Recorded Documents
Use the Clerk/Recorder when you need legal document history. The online index can identify recorded documents, but it does not display the actual document image online.
Since 1849
The online index searches recorded-document entries by party name and year.
Deeds / liens
Common records include deeds, deeds of trust, reconveyances, assignments and liens.
$8 first page
Non-certified recorded copy: $8 first page and $1 each additional page.
$9 first page
Certified recorded copy: $9 first page and $1 each additional page.
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Collect party names and year firstThe index is not an address-only title report.
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Use Assessor and tax records to collect parcel number, address and recorder clues. Then search the Clerk/Recorder index by party name, recording year and document type.
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Search the online recorded-document indexUse it to identify documents before ordering copies.
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Open the recorded-document index, search by party name and year, and write down book/page or document reference details. Official action link: Search Sacramento County recorded-document index.
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Order copies only after confirming the documentCertified and non-certified copies cost different amounts.
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Use the recorded-document copy page, mail/fax the order form, call 916-874-6334, or visit an office. Official action link: Order Sacramento County recorded document copies.
Sacramento County Recording and Copy Fee Details That Matter
| Fee / Rule | Official Detail | Practical Tip |
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| Basic recording | $20 first page/title for 8.5″ × 11″ pages; $3 each additional page. | Some real-property documents may add Building Homes and Jobs Act fees. |
| Building Homes and Jobs Act fee | Documents assessed this fee list $95 first page/title and $3 each additional page. | Check exemption wording for documents connected to a transfer. |
| Documentary transfer tax | $0.55 per $500 or fractional part when net consideration/value exceeds $100. | City of Sacramento may collect a separate city transfer tax when applicable. |
| Recorded copies | Non-certified: $8 first page + $1 each additional page. Certified: $9 first page + $1 each additional page. | Use certified copies only when a lender, court, title company or agency requires it. |
When to Appeal a Sacramento County Property Assessment
If your issue is assessed value—not the tax bill payment itself—use the assessment appeal route. Sacramento County’s calendar lists July 2 as the first day to file assessment appeal applications and November 30 as the last day to file reduced-assessment appeals for annual tax bills.
July 2
First day to file assessment appeal applications.
November 30
Last day to file reduced-assessment applications for annual tax bills.
Facts win
Use comparable sales, errors in property data, appraisal facts and condition evidence.
Sacramento County Tax Collector / Clerk-Recorder Visit Map
Use this map for planning only. Confirm current office hours, service windows, appointment rules and payment methods before visiting.
Tax Collector
700 H Street, Room 1710, Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone assistance for secured tax: 916-874-6622. Phone hours are 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Clerk/Recorder Main Office
3636 American River Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95864. Phone: 916-874-6334. Main office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
If Your Sacramento County Property Tax Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Best Fix |
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| No tax bill appears | Wrong 14-digit parcel number, wrong year or paid bill not matching search. | Use Assessor Parcel Viewer to confirm APN, then search e-PropTax again. |
| Owner not shown online | Sacramento County does not display owner info online in Parcel Viewer for privacy reasons. | Contact the Assessor with address or parcel number. |
| Penalty added | Payment missed Dec 10 or Apr 10, no valid postmark, rejected payment or late processing. | Use e-check early and verify bank details before submitting. |
| Need deed image online | The online index identifies documents but does not show the actual document. | Use the index to find book/page, then order copies by mail, fax, phone or in person. |
| Value looks wrong | Assessment issue, property-data error or market-value dispute. | Review Assessor data and file an appeal during the official appeal window if needed. |
Sacramento County Property Tax Tips That Save Time
Use these before paying a bill, researching a home in Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Fair Oaks or unincorporated Sacramento County.
Use the parcel number everywhere
The 14-digit parcel number is the cleanest connection between Assessor records, e-PropTax and phone lookup.
Do not wait for a second bill
Sacramento County says a reminder notice or second-installment bill will not be sent for the second installment.
Use e-check to avoid card fees
e-check has no fee; credit card payments carry a 2.29% contractor convenience fee.
Check owner through the right route
Parcel Viewer does not show owner information online. Contact the Assessor instead of assuming the site is broken.
Recorder index is not document viewing
The index helps identify deeds and liens, but you still need to order copies to see the actual recorded document.
Supplemental bills are separate
After a purchase or new construction, a supplemental bill may arrive separately from the regular secured bill.
Sacramento County Property Tax Records FAQs
QHow do I search Sacramento County property tax records?▾
Use Sacramento County e-PropTax for tax bill information and payment. Use the Assessor Parcel Viewer to confirm parcel number, assessed value and parcel map details before paying.
QWhat is the best way to pay Sacramento County property taxes online?▾
Use e-PropTax through the official Tax Collector route. e-check has no fee, while credit card payment has a 2.29% convenience fee charged by a contractor.
QWhen are Sacramento County secured property taxes due?▾
The first installment is due by December 10 and the second installment is due by April 10. If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is due the next business day.
QWhat happens if I pay late?▾
Late installments are subject to a 10% delinquent penalty. The second installment also includes a $15 cost if late. Taxes unpaid after June 30 become defaulted and accrue additional charges.
QCan I search Sacramento County property owner information online?▾
No. The Assessor states that owner information is not available online due to privacy concerns. Owner information may be available by contacting the Assessor’s Office with a property address or parcel number.
QWhere do I find Sacramento County deed records?▾
Use the Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder recorded-document index. It can identify deeds, deeds of trust, reconveyances, assignments and liens, but it does not display the actual document image online.
QHow much are recorded document copies in Sacramento County?▾
Non-certified recorded copies are $8 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Certified copies are $9 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
QWhy did I receive a supplemental tax bill?▾
A supplemental bill can be created when real property changes ownership or new construction changes the assessed value before the regular annual bill cycle.
QWhere do I call for Sacramento County secured tax help?▾
For secured tax questions, call 916-874-6622. The automated secured property information line is available 24/7, and staff phone hours are listed as 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Sacramento County website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify parcel data, property tax balances, due dates, payments, penalties, deeds and recorded documents directly with official Sacramento County sources.