Service Areas — California
San Mateo County, CA Title Search
Typical current owner searches in San Mateo County take 1 business day or less, based on completed TitleSearch.com orders.
| Current owner search | 1 business day or less |
|---|---|
| Chain of title | 1–2 weeks |
| Records online | Yes |
| Indexed back to | 1985 |
| Index currency | Typically within 1–2 weeks |
| Updated | October 2026 |
How long does a title search take in San Mateo County?
Based on completed TitleSearch.com orders, a typical current owner search in San Mateo County, CA takes 1 business day or less. A typical chain of title search takes 1–2 weeks. Turnaround depends on the property and the order.
Are San Mateo County property records online?
Yes. TitleSearch.com can search San Mateo County property records online, so most searches do not need a courthouse visit.
How current is the San Mateo County index?
On TitleSearch.com orders, the San Mateo County records we search are typically effective through a date within 1–2 weeks of the search completion date.
How far back do San Mateo County records go?
TitleSearch.com searches of San Mateo County records are indexed back to 1985.
About title searches in San Mateo County
San Mateo County records can be searched online, so TitleSearch.com usually completes a search without sending anyone to the courthouse.
The San Mateo County index we search begins in 1985. Earlier deeds may need a manual search of the original books, which we can arrange on request.
A search typically includes records within 1–2 weeks of the day it is completed.
A chain of title search, which traces ownership through each transfer, typically takes 1–2 weeks in San Mateo County.
Communities in San Mateo County
Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Foster City, Burlingame, San Carlos, East Palo Alto, Belmont, Millbrae, North Fair Oaks, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Atherton, El Granada, Woodside, Emerald Lake Hills, Brisbane.
Order a title search in San Mateo County today.
Certified abstractors, county-verified records, and clear turnaround times.