Business Property
The Personal Property Division is responsible for the discovery and assessment of all taxable business property, boats, commercial and private aircraft.
Change of Address Requests
Mailing address changes may only be made by the owner of record or their pre-designated agent and must be in writing. Click here to learn more.
Change of Ownership
When a change in ownership occurs, the Assessor receives a copy of the recorded deed or other official document and determines if an appraisal is required under State law.
Copies of Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates
Learn how to obtain birth, death and marriage certificates that have occurred in San Bernardino County only.
Disaster Relief
State law provides that if a calamity such as a fire or earthquake damages or destroys your property, you may be eligible for property tax relief through a reassessment.
Genealogical Resources
Information on Birth, Death and Marriage records from 1853-1926 along with Register of Voter data from 1866-1908.
Historical Archives #TBT Video Series
Each week, Assessor-Recorder Bob Dutton releases a new #tbt Historical Archives Video Series. The videos discuss a range of historical topics pertaining to San Bernardino County.
Legal Document Assistant/Unlawful Detainer Assistant
A Legal Document Assistant, and an Unlawful Detainer Assistant, must be registered in the county in which the principal place of business is located. More information available here.
Process Server
Information on filing and maintaining a verified certificate of registration as a Process Server with the San Bernardino Recorder-County Clerk.
Professional Photocopier
Professional photocopiers must be registered with the County Clerk of the county. More information available here.
Property Research
Research San Bernardino County Historical Archive Assessor Lot/Parcel Books from 1895 to approximately 1950.
Proposition 19
On November 3, 2020, California voters passed Proposition 19, the Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act.
Public Official Records
Learn about how to search for public documents spanning from 1958 to present.
Real Property
Information on how our office appraises real property, which includes residential property.
Self-Service Online Portal
The San Bernardino County Recorder-Clerk’s office now offers a Self-Service Online Portal where you can fill out multiple forms for various services offered by our office and purchase documents such as official records.
Special Properties
The Special Properties Unit is responsible for appraising unusually complex property. Learn more about special properties.
Tax Savings and Relief Programs
Information on exemptions, exclusions, and tax savings programs available to Californians.
Watercraft & General Aircraft
Learn more about the California law requiring an annual assessment for property taxes on all watercraft and general aircraft based on the location and value of the property on January 1 of each year.
What is Proposition 13?
Proposition 13 substantially changed the taxation of real property. Learn more about Prop 13.