Real Property in Riverside County
By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 24, 2026
Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.
If you own, are buying, or are selling real estate in Riverside County, the documents that transfer or secure title — deeds, deeds of trust, and transfer-on-death deeds — are recorded with the county.
In Riverside County, that’s the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on Gateway Drive. Recording puts the transfer on the public record, and a deed should always be recorded in the county where the property is located.
Start with how to hold title (which decides whether the property avoids probate), selling a home, and selling inherited or probate property. If the property is part of an estate, see probate in Riverside County.
Recording property documents
County Recorder: Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, 2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507
Deeds and other real property documents for Riverside County are recorded with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder at the Gateway Drive office. Always record a deed in the county where the property is located. Verify current hours, fees, and e-recording or appointment options on the office's official site before filing.
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- Where do I record a deed in Riverside County?
- Deeds for Riverside County are recorded with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, 2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507. Record the deed in the county where the property is located, and confirm current hours and fees on the office's official site.
- Where are transfer-on-death deeds recorded in Riverside County?
- A California transfer-on-death deed is recorded with the county recorder where the property sits — for Riverside County, the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
- Is inherited Riverside County real estate handled in probate?
- Only if it isn't in a trust or held with right of survivorship. If probate is needed, Riverside County probate is handled by the Superior Court — see probate in Riverside County.