Federal Tax Liens

The online index of recorded documents in Sacramento County is available to verify a lien or locate a release. Searches are performed using an individual's name and the year of recording.

Certified copies of federal tax liens and lien releases recorded in Sacramento County are available through our office.  For details on ordering, visit our Official Records page.  The following information is required when requesting copies:

• Name of the taxpayer 
  
  
• Taxpayer’s Social Security number
  
  
• Recording reference (book and page numbers)

Note:  If you are unable to provide the recording reference, please indicate the approximate date of recording. 
 

Need additional information?

Federal tax liens are recorded at the request of the Internal Revenue Service.  For questions about a lien, contact the IRS directly: 

• Centralized Lien Unit (800) 913-6050

• General Information (800) 913-6050

Visit the IRS website for more information.