Assessor-Recorder
Find property assessments, parcel information and property tax exemptions. Find recorded documents, recording requirements and certified copies.
Source checked October 14, 2026[2]Opens this office’s own website. CountyWiki does not process applications, take payments or provide personal records.
Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.
Official Shasta County certificate information and application options. Follow the county’s instructions for the copy type and request method you need.
Official Shasta County certificate information and application options. Follow the county’s instructions for the copy type and request method you need.
Official instructions for copies of an existing marriage record. This is separate from applying for a marriage license.
County property-owner resources with separate assessment-inquiry and GIS links. Use the specific inquiry channel for parcel questions; older exemption-law summaries on this directory have not been promoted as current eligibility.
County-linked assessment-inquiry information and access page.
Official county-linked maps and GIS resources.
Shasta County requirements for recordable documents, page format and signatures, with a separate official-record index.
Before you start
- Information & documents · Recording signatures — certified-copy exception
- Use original signatures unless presenting a certified copy issued by the appropriate public-record custodian. [18]
- Information & documents · Deeds — APN
- The county requires the APN on deeds; this statement does not describe every record type. [19]
County-linked public official-record index.
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | $34.00per copy | Certified copy; follow the official instructions for the requested record type and eligibility. Additional ordering or delivery charges may apply.[9]Effective January 1, 2026 |
| Certified death certificate | $26.00per copy | Certified copy; follow the official instructions for the requested record type and eligibility. Additional ordering or delivery charges may apply.[10]Effective January 1, 2026 |
| Certified marriage certificate | $19.00per copy | Certified copy; follow the official instructions for the requested record type and eligibility. Additional ordering or delivery charges may apply.[11]Effective January 1, 2026 |
| Recording — nonstandard-size document surcharge | $3.00per page of the document | Additional to regular recording fees when any sheet is not exactly 8.5 × 11 inches. The county maximum is 8.5 × 14 inches.[20] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] County property-tax officials directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Board of Equalization · Shasta row — assessor telephone column
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45. Shasta Leslie Morgan 530-225-3600 Nolda Short 530-245-5571 David J. Rickert 530-225-5550 Lori J. Scott 530-225-5511 Gaines
- [2] Shasta County — Birth Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Current official county record office heading, department navigation and service context. Existing assessor/election roles retain their earlier identity evidence in the frozen old row.
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r visit, complete your application using the Assessor-Recorder Self Service website. Mail in a request**: Obtain the Fillable/Printable Birth Certificate Application on the Forms pag
- [3] Shasta County — Birth Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Official county certificate service heading and published application/copy information. This is an information destination; no unverified online-transaction promise.
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ecords & PermitsBuilding Permit Applications Birth certificates Death certificates Marriage Certificates Passports Solar Permits Check to see if my appearance is required after receiving a subpoena Search Departments & Committees Type Event Date Breadcrumb Home Recorder Toggle Menu Birth Certificates *Effective January 1, 2026 the fee for a certified copy of a
- [4] Shasta County — Death Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Official county certificate service heading and published application/copy information. This is an information destination; no unverified online-transaction promise.
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lding Permit Applications Birth certificates Death certificates Marriage Certificates Passports Solar Permits Check to see if my appearance is required after receiving a subpoena Search Departments & Committees Type Event Date Breadcrumb Home Recorder Toggle Menu Death Certificates *Effective January 1, 2026 the fee for a certified copy of a Death Certificate w
- [5] Shasta County — Marriage Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Official county certificate service heading and published application/copy information. This is an information destination; no unverified online-transaction promise.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ations Birth certificates Death certificates Marriage Certificates Passports Solar Permits Check to see if my appearance is required after receiving a subpoena Search Departments & Committees Type Event Date Breadcrumb Home Recorder Toggle Menu Marriage Certificates *Effective January 1, 2026 the fee for a certified copy of a Marriage Certificate will increase to
- [6] Shasta County — Birth Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Recorder office — explicitly named phone field; does not replace another business line or infer days/visitor availability.
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ctive Covenant Modification Recording Info & Requirements Email the Recorder Contact Information Phone Number (530) 225-5671, Vital Records: (530) 225-5678, Toll Free: 1(800) 479-8009 Fax Number (530) 225-5152 Address Shasta County Assessor/Recorder 1450
- [7] Shasta County — Birth Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Vital records enquiries — explicitly named phone field; does not replace another business line or infer days/visitor availability.
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ording Info & Requirements Email the Recorder Contact Information Phone Number (530) 225-5671, Vital Records: (530) 225-5678, Toll Free: 1(800) 479-8009 Fax Number (530) 225-5152 Address Shasta County Assessor/Recorder 1450 Court Street Suite 208 Redding
- [8] Shasta County — Birth Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Recorder office — explicitly named address field; does not replace another business line or infer days/visitor availability.
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(530) 225-5678, Toll Free: 1(800) 479-8009 Fax Number (530) 225-5152 Address Shasta County Assessor/Recorder 1450 Court Street Suite 208 Redding, CA 96001 Home Sitemap Disclaimers Web Mail Staff Login 1450 Court St, Redding, CA 96001 Government Websites by CivicPlus® Original text Ra
- [9] Shasta County — Birth Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Named birth certificate fee; this is a record copy, not a marriage license.
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s Passports Solar Permits Check to see if my appearance is required after receiving a subpoena Search Departments & Committees Type Event Date Breadcrumb Home Recorder Toggle Menu Birth Certificates *Effective January 1, 2026 the fee for a certified copy of a Birth Certificate will increase to $34* There are three ways to obtain a birth certificate: Come to our office in person. Before your visit, complete your application using the Assessor-Recorder Self Service website. Mail in a request**: Obtain the Fillable/
- [10] Shasta County — Death Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Named death certificate fee; this is a record copy, not a marriage license.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
s Passports Solar Permits Check to see if my appearance is required after receiving a subpoena Search Departments & Committees Type Event Date Breadcrumb Home Recorder Toggle Menu Death Certificates *Effective January 1, 2026 the fee for a certified copy of a Death Certificate will increase to $26* There are three ways to obtain a death certificate: Come to our office in person. Before your visit, visit the Assessor-Recorder Self Service website. Mail in a request**: Obtain the Fillable/Printable Death Certificat
- [11] Shasta County — Marriage Certificates | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County government · Named marriage certificate fee; this is a record copy, not a marriage license.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
s Passports Solar Permits Check to see if my appearance is required after receiving a subpoena Search Departments & Committees Type Event Date Breadcrumb Home Recorder Toggle Menu Marriage Certificates *Effective January 1, 2026 the fee for a certified copy of a Marriage Certificate will increase to $19* There are three ways to obtain a marriage certificate: Come to our office in person. Before your visit, visit the Assessor-Recorder Self Service website. Mail in a request**: Obtain the Fillable/Printable Marriage Cert
- [12] Shasta assessor — property records and provider resources (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County · Official department homepage — Assessor | Shasta County CA
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The Assessor produces an assessment roll that reflects the taxable values of land, improvements, and personal property listed by the Assessor's parcel numbering system or the account numbering system.
- [13] Shasta — property query (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County official service / referred provider · County property lookup — Property-owner information and assessment inquiries
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Below you can find pertinent information for Shasta County property owners:
- [14] Shasta — property query (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County official service / referred provider · County property lookup — Online assessment inquiry
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Online Assessment Inquiry
- [15] Shasta — property query (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County official service / referred provider · County property lookup — County maps and GIS
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Maps and GIS
- [16] Shasta — property records (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recording requirements and official-record index
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Recording Info & Requirements
- [17] Shasta — property records (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Search official-record index
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Online Official Records Index
- [18] Shasta — property records (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recording signatures — certified-copy exception
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Signatures must be original, unless the document is a certified copy issued by the appropriate custodian of the public record.
- [19] Shasta — property records (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Deeds — APN
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The Assessor's Parcel Number is required on deeds by local Ordinance.
- [20] Shasta — property records (opens in a new tab)
Shasta County official service / referred provider · County Recorder — Recording — nonstandard-size document surcharge
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All documents must comply with the standard 8.5"x11" sheet and paper size to avoid penalty, and must not exceed 8.5"x14". Any document including any sheet not exactly 8.5"x11" will cost the regular recording fee PLUS an ADDITIONAL $3.00 PER PAGE.