San Francisco is taking a major step toward modernizing its public records system with the launch of a free online database containing over 7 million property documents. These records, which date from 1990 to the present, include deeds, liens, reconveyances, and notices of default. Previously, these documents could only be accessed in person at City Hall or through paid services. Now, they’re available to the public at no cost.

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