Recorded and filed documents and maps are public records; they are available for public viewing in our office at no cost; however California law prohibits the display of recorded documents on the internet. We store records dating back from 1893 to 1979 in our office on microfilm. Documents from 1980 to the present are stored as digital images on computer.

The Madera County Clerk-Recorder does offer an online index of Official Public Records recorded from mid-1980 to present. This index is updated daily. You can search this online index to locate documents that can be reviewed and purchased by visiting our office.

Documents recorded prior to 1980 are not indexed online but are indexed in handwritten or typed volumes which can be examined in our office at no cost. These indices will become available online by Fall/Winter 2024 as our office works on digitizing records from 1893 - 1979.

All recorded documents are indexed by the names of the principal parties. To locate a document in our indices, you will need to know the name of at least one party and the approximate year the document was recorded. Documents cannot be searched by address or APN.

Perform a search of the index to locate the documents needed and identify the book/page numbers or document number.  Complete the Copy Request form below and email to RecorderInfo@maderacounty.com. Once your order is ready to be processed, a member of our staff will be in touch to charge your debit/credit card over the phone (an additional $2.50 service will apply).

Copy Request.ONLINE

Official Records include all documents recorded with the County Recorder: deeds, liens, deeds of trust, etc.

Clerk Copies include all documents filed with the County Clerk: FBNs, notary oaths, professional registrations, ets.

Map Copies include all survey, subdivision, parcel and assessment maps filed with the County Recorder.

Copy Type	Fee
Official Record Plain - per document	$3.00 - first page $1.00 - each additional page
Official Record Certified - per document	Copy fee + $2.00
Map Copy - 11x17 inch print	$2.00 per page
Map Copy - 18x24 inch print or PDF/Tiff image	$5.00 per page
Clerk Copy Plain - per document	$0.50 per page
Clerk Copy Certified - per document	Clerk Copy fee + $1.75

If you notice an error, typo, or other mistake in the official index please complete the form below and email to RecorderInfo@maderacounty.com. Our staff will review the information and make any necessary corrections.

Index Correction Request