Parcel & Lien Records

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Find an address’s parcel number, legal description, lot size, land use, and building characteristics from available assessor and property records.

Parcel number (APN)
Legal description
Lot size and land use
Building characteristics

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What a parcel record is

Land in a county is divided into parcels, and each parcel has an identifier, often called the assessor’s parcel number (APN), parcel ID, or property identification number. Counties use that number, not the street address, to track land across their tax, recording, and mapping systems.

What parcel and assessor records may include

Building details come from assessor records and may not reflect recent renovations or additions.

Parcel number and tax map references
Legal description, such as lot, block, and subdivision
Lot size and land-use or zoning classification
Year built, living area, bedrooms, and bathrooms, where recorded

Why the parcel number matters

A parcel number is the most reliable way to identify a property when you deal with the assessor, the recorder, or a planning department. It helps when an address is new, shared by several units, or has changed, and it is often required for permit, appeal, and records requests.

Questions

Before you search

What is an APN?: An assessor’s parcel number is the identifier a county assigns to a parcel for tax and mapping purposes. Its format differs from county to county.
Is a legal description the same as a survey?: No. A legal description identifies the land in words, often by lot and subdivision or by metes and bounds. A survey measures and marks the actual boundaries on the ground.
Can a parcel number change?: Yes. Splitting or combining lots, re-mapping, and some ownership changes can create new parcel numbers.
Where can I see a parcel map?: Most county assessor or GIS offices publish parcel maps online. The parcel number from a report helps you find the right one.