Union County Public Records
Use this Union County guide to route property, tax, and clerk records: search recorded land documents, parcels and assessments, tax bills, and request certified copies when needed.
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Where To Start
- Start with the Recorder/Register of Deeds to locate deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats by grantor/grantee, document number, or book/page.
- Check the Assessor/Appraiser for parcel numbers (APN), owner of record, legal description, and current assessed values.
- Use the Treasurer/Tax Collector to look up tax bills, payment status, delinquencies, and obtain payoff or certification as needed.
- Search the County Clerk for marriage records, assumed names/DBAs, meeting minutes, and other non-land filings held at the county level.
- Confirm the correct state for Union County to route requests and in-person visits to the proper county offices.
Record Routing
- Land records → Recorder/Register of Deeds
- Parcels and assessments → Assessor/Appraiser
- Property tax and payments → Treasurer/Tax Collector
- Marriage and vital copies → County Clerk or Vital Records
- Business/DBA filings → County Clerk
Common Search Inputs
- Owner Name
- Parcel Number (APN)
- Site Address
- Grantor/Grantee Name
- Recording Date Range
- Document Number or Book/Page
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorder/Register of Deeds | Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats | Index by grantor/grantee, document number, or book/page; request copies or certified copies as required. | Establishes ownership and encumbrances for Union County properties and supports title and lien verification. |
| Assessor/Appraiser | Parcel maps, owner of record, assessed values, legal descriptions | Lookup by parcel number, address, or owner; review valuation and land use attributes. | Confirms parcel identity and valuation for property research and tax purposes in Union County. |
| Treasurer/Tax Collector | Tax bills, payment history, delinquencies, tax certificates | Search by parcel number, address, or owner; view balances and receipts; request payoff confirmation. | Verifies tax status and liens affecting Union County parcels. |
| County Clerk | Marriage records, assumed names/DBAs, county meeting minutes, certain licenses | Name or record-type index; request uncertified or certified copies per record type. | Routes non-land county records and provides official copies when required. |
| Planning/Zoning or GIS | Zoning layers, addressing, permits, subdivision mapping context | Map-based search by address or parcel; permit lookup where available. | Adds land-use and addressing context that impacts property due diligence in Union County. |
Union County FAQs
How do I find a deed or lien in Union County?
Start with the Recorder/Register of Deeds. Search by grantor/grantee, document number, or book/page. Request copies; certified copies typically require a formal request.
Where can I find the parcel number and assessment for a Union County property?
Use the Assessor/Appraiser search by address or owner to retrieve the parcel number (APN), legal description, land use, and current assessed values.
Can I obtain certified copies online for Union County records?
Some offices accept online or mail requests; others require in-person pickup. Verify identification and payment requirements with the holding office before submitting.
There are many Union Counties; how should I proceed?
Confirm the state first, then use that Union County’s Recorder, Assessor, Treasurer/Tax Collector, and County Clerk to search and request records.