How to Conduct an Official Records Search for Property in Orange County

Learn step-by-step how to search for official property records in Orange County, including tips on finding relevant documents and understanding mortgage recordings.

27 May 2025 By Brewa Kennedy

In this guide, we'll learn how to search for property records using an online platform and the Orange County Comptroller's website. The process involves looking up a property, identifying the owners, and accessing public records to find relevant documents. This guide will help you navigate the steps to ensure you find the necessary information related to a specific property, such as mortgage documents and liens. Understanding how to verify the relevance of these documents is crucial for accurate property research.

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For property records, you'll first need to get the owner(s)' name(s) by visiting the Orange County Property Appraiser Home Page.

Step #2: Click on "Property Search" — Click on "Property Search"

Step #3: Enter the address and click the search icon. — Enter the address and click the search icon.

Step #4: Copy an owner name — Copy an owner name

Step #5: The, go to the Comptroller's site and click "Official Records Search". https://www.occompt.com/ — The, go to the Comptroller's site and click "Official Records Search". https://www.occompt.com/

Step #6: Click on "I Accept" — Click on "I Accept"

Step #7: Click on "Basic Official Records Search" — Click on "Basic Official Records Search"

You will see all the available documents.

Step #8: Paste the name and select the match. — Paste the name and select the match.

Step #9: Click "Search". — Click "Search".

In the results, examine the available documents to ensure relevance. For example, in this case, we would want to ensure it relates to a property in Laureate Park. You can view related documents by clicking on the item.