The duties of the appraisal district include: Tax rates and ultimately the amount of taxes levied on property are determined by governing bodies of each of the taxing authorities. Mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. in Amarillo, Texas.
Some states have a form you can fill out. For example, if you want to file a lien in California on personal property such as a car or a boat, you would fill out a Notice of Judgment Lien, Form JL-1 and file it with the California secretary of state.
California real property deeds are filed in the recorder's office in the county in which the property is located. You can obtain a copy of your deed from the recorder's office for a small copy fee. The costs vary between counties, but are usually a few dollars per page and must be paid in advance.