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View parcel maps in California

Assessor parcel maps, GIS parcel viewers, recorded parcel-map catalogues and office map-access instructions. Each entry identifies the map type; assessment and GIS maps do not establish legal boundaries.

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In California, 57 county departments and 1 public authority publish 59 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (15) and payment methods (1). 56 counties have a page for it below.

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  • Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
  • Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

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County government · El Dorado

Assessor

Listed for El Dorado County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.

El Dorado Assessor parcel-page copies and map distinctions (opens in a new tab)
Assessor diagram distinguished from recorded survey/parcel/subdivision documents

However, please be advised the Assessor's Parcel Pages are not surveys; they are prepared by the Assessor's office for tax assessment purposes only.

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County government · Humboldt

Assessor

Listed for Humboldt County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.

Humboldt Assessor parcel-map inquiry referral (opens in a new tab)
Published Web GIS searching; no actual parcel lookup performed

Search by address or parcel number is available in all applications.

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County government · Imperial

Assessor

Listed for Imperial County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.

Imperial Assessor parcel/plat-map referral (opens in a new tab)
County Assessor GIS reference use; not legal or surveyed boundary

The GIS information is used to locate, identify and inventory parcels of land in Imperial County for appraisal and taxation purposes only

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County government · Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Public Works — Land Records Information maps

Official geographic information and map-access function. A county association identifies the published provider/referral context; it does not assert legal map boundaries, county planning authority inside cities, or complete coverage of every layer.

Los Angeles Public Works recorded parcel-map catalogue (opens in a new tab)
Recorded Parcel Maps catalogue; not Assessor APN map numbering

The Parcel Map numbers listed indicate the first or cover page of the Parcel Map. Multi-page Parcel Maps are listed by the first page only.

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County government · Mendocino

Mendocino County Information Services — GIS

Official geographic information and map-access function. A county association identifies the published provider/referral context; it does not assert legal map boundaries, county planning authority inside cities, or complete coverage of every layer.

Mendocino GIS APN and parcel-map guide (opens in a new tab)
Published APN format; no parcel queried

The APN must be eight digits (e.g. 11122203). If it exceeds this length you may need to remove the last 2 numbers.

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County government · San Diego

Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk

Assessor · Recorder

San Diego Assessor parcel-map copies and search guide (opens in a new tab)
Assessor map copies, not a survey or legal ownership determination

Assessor Parcel Maps can be bought online, in person, or by mail upon request.

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Map-copy mail-request input

Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) or Map Number

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County government · Shasta

Assessor-Recorder

Shasta County record services. Birth/death records and marriage-certificate availability follow the specific official instructions linked below. Certificate copies and marriage-license applications are different services.

Shasta Assessor plat-map office viewing and copy instructions (opens in a new tab)
Office-computer plat map viewing only; not free copies or online availability

The Assessor's current roll and plat maps are available for viewing on computer in the Assessor's Office from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, without charge.

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Public authority · Tehama

Tehama County Transportation Commission — public Regional Viewer

Actual public Regional Viewer published by Tehama County Transportation Commission. This public-authority map function is not a county GIS department and is not merged into the county government. Its tax-parcel and county/city reference layers do not establish legal boundaries or planning jurisdiction.

Tehama public Regional Viewer tax-parcel layer (opens in a new tab)
Public Regional Viewer layer group; tax parcels differ from city-specific zoning layers

Building / Planning / Tax Address Points

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