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FieldTypeDisplayCode tableDescription
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
FIPSvarchar(5)Public DisplayFIPSFIPS: Federal Information Processing Standard. Five digit code. First two digits represent the STATE, while the last three digits represent the COUNTY or county equivalents.
PropertyIDbigint(11)No DisplayThe First American Derived ID that uniquely identifies a property in the First American Database.
APNvarchar(45)No DisplayAssessor's Parcel Number or Parcel Identification Number. An arbitrary parcel identifier assigned by the county Assessor to simplify identification and expedite the locating of parcels.
APNSeqNbrvarchar(3)No DisplayInternal sequence number assigned to Assessor Parcel Number.
OldAPNvarchar(45)No DisplayOTHER APN (type is based on OldApnIndicator).
OldApnIndicatorvarchar(1)No DisplayType of APN in the OldAPN field (O = OldAPN, A = AlternateAPN,P = Parent, S = SubDiv/Split).
TaxAccountNumbervarchar(45)Restricted DisplayWhen provided in the assessment files, an arbitrary parcel identifier usually assigned by the County Treasurer for tax purposes.
PROPERTY ADDRESS INFORMATION
SitusFullStreetAddressvarchar(116)Public DisplayStreet Address: 123 S MAIN ST # 4
SitusHouseNbrvarchar(30)Public DisplayHouse Number: 123 S MAIN ST # 4
SitusHouseNbrSuffixvarchar(10)Public DisplayAlpha characters found to the right of the house number: 123 W S MAIN ST # 4
SitusDirectionLeftvarchar(2)Public DisplayAlpha characters found to the left of the street name: 123 S MAIN ST # 4
SitusStreetvarchar(60)Public DisplayName or number of the street. 123 S MAIN ST # 4
SitusModevarchar(10)Public DisplaySuffix of the Street: 123 S MAIN ST # 4
SitusDirectionRightvarchar(2)Public DisplayRepresents the quadrant of the city the street segment lies: 123 S MAIN ST NW # 4
SitusUnitTypevarchar(20)Public DisplayThe type used in the property address for the unit: 123 S Main St # 4
SitusUnitNbrvarchar(15)Public DisplayThe unit or suite number of the property address: 123 S Main St # 4
SitusCityvarchar(55)Public DisplayThe city for the property address.
SitusStatevarchar(2)Public DisplayTwo letter state abbreviation for the property.
SitusZIP5varchar(5)Public DisplayFive digit code assigned by the USPS: 90001-1000
SitusZIP4varchar(4)Public DisplayFour digit code assigned by the USPS: 90001-1000
SitusCarrierCodevarchar(4)Restricted DisplayFour digit code used by the local mail carrier to identify delivery path.
SitusLatitudefloat(12)Restricted DisplayFA standard latitude of the property.
SitusLongitudefloat(12)Restricted DisplayFA standard longitude of the property.
SitusGeoStatusCodevarchar(1)Restricted DisplayGEO_STATUSCode describing the accuracy of the lat/long.
OWNER INFORMATION
Owner1CorpIndvarchar(1)Restricted DisplayFirst Owner identified as a corporation.
Owner1LastNamevarchar(60)Restricted DisplayFirst Owner Last name.
Owner1FirstNamevarchar(30)Restricted DisplayFirst Owner First name.
Owner1MiddleNamevarchar(10)Restricted DisplayFirst Owner Middle name.
Owner1Suffixvarchar(5)Restricted DisplayFirst Owner Generation identifier.
Owner2CorpIndvarchar(1)Restricted DisplaySecond Owner identified as a corporation.
Owner2LastNamevarchar(60)Restricted DisplaySecond Owner Last name.
Owner2FirstNamevarchar(30)Restricted DisplaySecond Owner First name.
Owner2MiddleNamevarchar(10)Restricted DisplaySecond Owner Middle name.
Owner2Suffixvarchar(5)Restricted DisplaySecond Owner Generation identifier.
OwnerNAME1FULLvarchar(80)Restricted DisplayFirst Full Owner Name.
OwnerNAME2FULLvarchar(80)Restricted DisplaySecond Full Owner Name.
OwnerOccupiedvarchar(1)Restricted DisplayOWNER_OCCFlag if property is owner occupied.
Owner1OwnershipRightsvarchar(3)Restricted DisplayOWNER_VESTCode indicating the rights an owner has to the property.
TRANSACTION INFORMATION
HOATransactionIDbigint(20)No DisplayFirst American unique number assigned to each transaction. (Unique Key = HOATransactionID and FIPS and DocumentNumber)
TransactionTypevarchar(10)Restricted DisplayTRANS_TYPEType of Transaction Recorded. Lien/Release/Amendment.
Doc Typevarchar(10)Restricted DisplayDOC_TYPEThe type of document used to record the lien on a property.
Recording Datevarchar(8)Restricted DisplayDate on the Instrument was publicly recorded with the county / local jurisdiction.
Document Datevarchar(8)Restricted DisplayDate of execution of the document (typically, the signature date on the instrument.
Identifiervarchar(20)Restricted DisplayRecorders Document Number Unformatted.
DocumentNumbervarchar(20)Restricted DisplayRecorder's Document Number.
Bookvarchar(10)Restricted DisplayRecorder's Book Number.
Pagevarchar(10)Restricted DisplayRecorder's Page Number.
Book and Page Formattedvarchar(20)Restricted DisplayRecorder's Book & Page Number formatted for consistancy.
HOA Lien Amountvarchar(11)Restricted DisplayAmount of the HOA lien as seen on the lien document.
HOA Lien Namevarchar(60)Restricted DisplayName of the homeowner as seen on the lien document.
HOA Lien Agencyvarchar(60)Restricted DisplayName of the HOA imposing the lien.
HOA - Contact Companyvarchar(60)Restricted DisplayName of the company filing the lien.
HOA - Contact Namevarchar(60)Restricted DisplayName of the person at the company filing the lien.
HOA - Address (Mailing)varchar(60)Restricted DisplayStreet Address of the company filing the lien.
HOA - City (Mailing)varchar(45)Restricted DisplayCity of the company filing the lien.
HOA - State (Mailing)varchar(2)Restricted DisplayState of the company filing the lien.
HOA - Zip (Mailing)varchar(9)Restricted DisplayZip code of the company filing the lien.
HOA - Contact Phonevarchar(14)Restricted DisplayPhone number of the company filing the lien.
HOA - Orig Recording Datevarchar(8)Restricted DisplayRecording date of the document tied to the transaction.
HOA - Orig Doc Numbervarchar(20)Restricted DisplayDocument number of the document tied to the transaction.
HOA - Orig Book Numbervarchar(10)Restricted DisplayBook number of the document tied to the transaction.
HOA - Orig Page Numbervarchar(10)Restricted DisplayPage number of the document tied to the transaction.
HOA PRE-FORECLOSURE INFORMATION
NOD/NOSTransactionIDbigint(20)No DisplayFirst American unique number assigned to each transaction.
NOD/NOS Doc Typevarchar(10)Restricted DisplayDOC_TYPEType of Transaction Recorded.
NOD/NOS Recording Datevarchar(8)Restricted DisplayDate on the Instrument was publicly recorded with the county / local jurisdiction.
NOD/NOS Recorded Document Numbervarchar(20)Restricted DisplayDate of execution of the document (typically, the signature date on the instrument.
NOD/NOS Default Amountvarchar(11)Restricted DisplayThe amount of default as captured on the recorders document.
HOA Trustee/Attorney Namevarchar(60)Restricted DisplayThe trustee or Attorney representing the HOA/COA in the default action.
HOA Trustee/Attorney Phone Numbervarchar(14)Restricted DisplayThe phone number of the trustee or attorney representing the HOA/COA.
HOA Auction Datevarchar(8)Restricted DisplayDate of the aution for the foreclosure of the property due to the HOA/COA action.
NOD_NOS - Orig Recording Datevarchar(8)Restricted DisplayOriginal recording date of the HOA/COA Lien.
NOD_NOS - Orig Doc Numbervarchar(20)Restricted DisplayOriginal recorder's document number of the HOA/COA Lien.
NOD_NOS - Orig Book Numbervarchar(10)Restricted DisplayOriginal recorder's book number of the HOA/COA Lien.
NOD_NOS - Orig Page Numbervarchar(10)Restricted DisplayOriginal recorder's page number of the HOA/COA Lien.
FIRST AMERICAN PROCESSING INFORMATION
Open Lien Indicatorvarchar(1)No DisplayIndicates if the lien is currently active. Y = Active.
FA Timestampvarchar(8)No DisplayTimestamp applied to transaction records when created, edited, or deleted. Format: 20150925.
FAUCID Flagvarchar(1)No DisplayI - Insert (new record). C & U - Change or Update to the record (treat the same). D = Record deleted.

Code tables · 5 tables, 310 codes

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DOC_TYPE167 codes
CODEHOA Data TypeDESCRIPTION
ALNLienAssessment Lien
ALNAMDNOD/NOS/REOAssessment Lien Amendment
ALNDEFNOD/NOS/REOAssessment Lien Default
ALNFCLNOD/NOS/REOAssessment Lien Foreclosure
ALNMODNOD/NOS/REOAssessment Lien Modification
ALNNDFNOD/NOS/REOAssessment Lien Notice of Default
ALNNTSNOD/NOS/REOAssessment Lien Notice of Trustees Sale
ALNPRLReleaseAssessment Lien Partial Release
ASLLienAssessment Lien
ASLFCLNOD/NOS/REOAssessment Lien Foreclosure
ASLMODNOD/NOS/REOAssessment Lien Modification
ASLNDFNOD/NOS/REOAssessment Lien Notice of Default
ASLNRELReleaseAssessment Lien Release
ASLRELReleaseAssessment Lien Release
ASLSLENOD/NOS/REONotice of Sale
CDLNLienCondominium Homeowners Association Lien
CDLNRELReleaseRelease of Condominium Homeowners Association Lien
cdlnrlReleaseRelease of Condominium Homeowners Association Lien
CDNLienCondominium Homeowners Association Lien
CDNLLienCondominium Homeowners Association Lien
CDNRELReleaseRelease of Condominium Homeowners Association Lien
CDRLReleaseRelease of Condominium Homeowners Association Lien
CERSLENOD/NOS/REOCertificate Of Sale <Not Tax Or Foreclosure>
CLDNLienCondominium Homeowners Association Lien
CLNRELReleaseRelease of Condominium Homeowners Association Lien
CNLNRLReleaseRelease of Condominium Homeowners Association Lien
crReleaseRelease of Condominium Homeowners Association Lien
DD CTNOD/NOS/REOForeclosure Sale Under Homeowners Association
DECTRSNOD/NOS/REODeed Foreclosure
DEDTRSNOD/NOS/REODeed Foreclosure
f1NOD/NOS/REOAmended Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
f2Partial ReleasePartial Release of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
f3NOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
f4LienSubstitution of Trustee of Homeowners Association Lien
f5NOD/NOS/REONotice of Trustees Sale of Homeowners Association Lien
f6NOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Trustees Sale of Homeowners Association Lien
f7LienNotice of Pendency of Foreclosure of Homeowners Association Lien
f8NOD/NOS/REOHomeowners Association Lien Foreclosure
FCLSLEHLNNOD/NOS/REOHomeowners Association Lien Foreclosure
flLienHomeowners Association Lien Foreclosure
h1LienAmended Homeowners Association Lien
h2LienAssignment of Homeowners Association Lien
h3Partial ReleasePartial Release of Homeowners Association Lien
HANoticeNotice of Homeowners Association
hadfNOD/NOS/REOHomeowners Association Lien Notice of Default
hadfamNOD/NOS/REOAmended Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
HADFPRPartial ReleasePartial Release of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
HADFRLNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
hafcNOD/NOS/REOHomeowners Association Lien Foreclosure
halnLienHomeowners Association Lien
halnamLienAmended Homeowners Association Lien
HALNAMDLienAmended Homeowners Association LienAmendment
halnasLienAssignment of Homeowners Association Lien
HALNPRPartial ReleasePartial Release of Homeowners Association Lien
halnrlReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
halpLienNotice of Pendency of Foreclosure of Homeowners Association Lien
HALPRLReleaseRelease of Lis Pendens
HALVLienHomeowners Association Lien for Violations
halvrlReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien for Violations
harlReleaseDissolution of Homeowners Association
haslNOD/NOS/REONotice of Trustees Sale of Homeowners Association Lien
HASLFCNOD/NOS/REONotice of Sale
haslrlNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Trustees Sale of Homeowners Association Lien
hastLienSubstitution of Trustee of Homeowners Association Lien
hcLienCondominium Homeowners Association Lien
hdReleaseDissolution of Homeowners Association
hfNOD/NOS/REOHomeowners Association Lien Notice of Default
hlLienHomeowners Association Lien
HLNLienHomeowners Association Lien
HLNAMDLienAmended Homeowners Association Lien
HLNANLienHOA Lien
HLNASNLienHOA Lien Assignment
HLNDFNOD/NOS/REOHOA Lien Notice Of Default
HLNLRLReleaseHOA Lien Release
HLNPRLPartial ReleasePartial Release of Homeowners Association Lien
HLNRReleaseHOA Lien Release
HLNRELReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
HLNRLReleaseHOA Lien Release
HLNSTRLienSubstitution of Trustee of Homeowners Association Lien
HLNVIOLienHomeowners Association Lien for Violations
HLNVIORELReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien for Violations
HLRLReleaseHOA Lien Release
HNLLienHOA Lien
HNLREReleaseHOA Lien Release
HNLRELReleaseHOA Lien Release
hoNoticeNotice of Homeowners Association
HOANoticeNotice of Homeowners Association
HOAAMDNoticeAmended Notice of Owners Association
HOARELReleaseRelease of Owners Association <Condo/HOA>
hrReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
JDGNOD/NOS/REOHOA Judgement
LENLienHomeowners Association Lien
LENASNLienAssignment of Homeowners Association Lien
LENMODLienModification Homeowners Association Lien
LENNTALienNotice of Assessment
LENPRLPartial ReleasePartial Release of Homeowners Association Lien
LENRELReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
LISNOD/NOS/REOLis Pendens <HOA>
LISHLNNOD/NOS/REOLis Pendens <HOA>
LISHLNAMDNOD/NOS/REOLis Pendens <HOA> Amendment
LISHLNPRLPartial ReleaseLis Pendens <HOA> Partial Release
LISHLNRELReleaseLis Pendens <HOA> Release
LISHOANOD/NOS/REOLis Pendens <HOA>
LNLienHomeowners Association Lien
LN ASNLienAssignment of Homeowners Association Lien
LN BRNOD/NOS/REONotice of Default
LN HOALienHomeowners Association Lien
LN LPNOD/NOS/REOLis Pendens <HOA>
LN MODLienModification Homeowners Association Lien
LN PRPartial ReleasePartial Release of Homeowners Association Lien
LN PRLPartial ReleasePartial Release of Homeowners Association Lien
LN RELReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
LN RLReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
LN SLENOD/NOS/REONotice of Sale
LN STLienSubstitution of Trustee of Homeowners Association Lien
LN XBNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
LNASNLienAssignment of Homeowners Association Lien
LNMODLienModification Homeowners Association Lien
LNPRLPartial ReleasePartial Release of Homeowners Association Lien
LNRELReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
LNSLENOD/NOS/REONotice of Sale
LPNOD/NOS/REOLis Pendens <HOA>
NDNOD/NOS/REONotice of Default
NDFNOD/NOS/REONotice of Default
NDFHALNNOD/NOS/REONotice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
NDFHLNNOD/NOS/REONotice of Default
NDFHLNAMDNOD/NOS/REOAmended Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
NDFHLNPRLPartial ReleasePartial Release of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
NDFHLNRELNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
NDFHLNRLReleaseNOTICE OF DEFAULT RELEASE <HOA>
NDFHLNSLENOD/NOS/REONotice of Default HOA Sale
NDFHOANOD/NOS/REONotice of Default
NDFHOAPRLPartial ReleasePartial Release of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
NDFHOARELReleaseNotice of Default Homeowners Association Release
NDFHOARSCNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
NDOARLNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
NONOD/NOS/REONotice of Trustees Sale
NORNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Trustees Sale of Homeowners Association Lien
NOTAMDNOD/NOS/REOAmended Notice
NOTDFTNOD/NOS/REONotice of Default
NOTHOALienNotice of Trustees Sale Homeowners Association
NOTRELReleaseRescission of Notice of Trustees Sale of Homeowners Association Lien
NOTTRSNOD/NOS/REONotice of Trustees Sale
NTNOD/NOS/REONotice of Trustees Sale
NTSNOD/NOS/REONotice of Trustees Sale
NTSCOANOD/NOS/REONotice of Trustees Sale Condominium Homeowners Association Lien
NTSHLNNOD/NOS/REONotice of Trustees Sale
NTSHLNAMDNOD/NOS/REOAmended Notice of Trustees Sale
NTSHLNRELNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Trustees Sale of Homeowners Association Lien
NTSHOANOD/NOS/REONotice of Trustees Sale
NTSHOARELNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Trustees Sale of Homeowners Association Lien
PRReleasePartial Release <Unspecified>
RReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
REReleaseRelease
RE ASMReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
RE NTReleaseRelease Notice Of Trustee Sale
RELReleaseRelease
RELASMNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
RLReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien
RNNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Default of Homeowners Association Lien
RQNHLNNOD/NOS/REORequest for Notice of Sale - HOA Lien
SLENOD/NOS/REONotice of Sale
SLESHFNOD/NOS/REOHomeowners Association Lien Foreclosure
STLienSubstitution of Trustee of Homeowners Association Lien
TS XBNOD/NOS/REO/ReleaseRescission of Notice of Trustees Sale of Homeowners Association Lien
vlLienHomeowners Association Lien
vrReleaseRelease of Homeowners Association Lien for Violations
GEO_STATUS10 codes
CODEDESCRIPTION
5Record was coded to the 5-digit ZIP code centroid (U.S.) or the first 3-digit Postal Code Level (Canada)
7Record was coded to the ZIP + 2 centroid
9Record was coded to the ZIP + 4 centroid (U.S.) or the full 6-digit Postal Code Level (Canada)
ARecord was coded to interpolated rooftop level
BRecord was coded to the rooftop level
DThis object is in "Demonstration" mode and it detected the input of a Zip Code outside the allowable range.
EExpire
PParcel Centroid
RFA Roof Top
XRecord was not coded
OWNER_OCC3 codes
CODEDESCRIPTION
BProbable owner-occupied property (Legacy Code)
OOwner-occupied property (Legacy Code)
YOwner-occupied property
OWNER_VEST120 codes
CODEDESCRIPTION
ABAlternate Beneficiary
AEAssignee (Buyer/Borrower only)
AFName derived from Affidavit
AGAgent or Guardian
AKAlso known as (A/K/A)
ARAssignor (Seller only)
BEBeneficiary / Creditor - Doc Type BD, buyer ID identifies designated to acquire title upon death of Grantor.
BUBuilder/Developer
COCompany or Corporation
DBDoing business as (DBA)
DCDeceased
DFDefendant
DPDomestic Partner
DVDivorced
DWDower Clause
EAEt al (and others)
ESEstate
EXExecutor / Administrator
FKFormerly known as (F/K/A)
FLFamily Living Trust
FMFamily Trust
FRFamily Revocable Trust
GVGovernment
HHHer Husband
HWHusband and Wife
IAIRA (Individual Retirement Account)
IDIndividual(s)
ILIrrevocable Living Trust
IRIrrevocable Trust
L2Seller is owner on current Assessment File
LTLife Tenant (holds a life estate interest only)
LVLiving Trust
LWLast Will and Testament
MIMinor, Ward or Client (Represented by Trustee)
MMMarried man as his sole and separate property
MPMarried Person
MWMarried women as her sole and separate property
NKNow Known as
NPNot Provided (name blurred or missing from document)
NVNon-Vested Spouse
PAPartnership
PFPlaintiff
PRPersonal Representative (Attorney in Fact/Power of Attorney)
RCReceiver
RLRevocable Living Trust
RTRevocable Trust
SEsurviving Tenant by the Entirety
SJSurviving Joint Tenant
SMSingle man
SPSingle Person or Individual
SSSurviving Spouse
STSuccessor Trustee (LA County only)
SWSingle woman
SXSeparated
TRTrustee, or Conservator
TSTrustor/Debtor (Borrower in Default/Foreclosure on Trustee's Deed)
UMUnmarried Man
UNUnmarried
UWUnmarried Woman
WAWho Acquired Title As
WDWidow or Widower
WHHis Wife
ACGuardian/Custodian
CNCorporation
DRDivorced not Remarried
GPGeneral Partner
INincompetent
LLLimited Liability Partnership
LSLimited Partnership
MNManaging Member
PTPartner
SLSole Proprietorship
TTTrust
USUnited States
ADAdministrator
ALAll as/Undefined
AOAlter Ego
CEConservatee
CRConservator
DSDisabled
GNGeneral Partnership
HUHusband and Husband
LCLimited Liability Company
LPLimited Partner
MCMarried Couple
MEMember
NMNever Married Person
SISuccessor in Interest
SOSole Member
UIUnknown
WWWife and Wife
BSBrother & Sister
MAMarried
SGSingle
WFWife
WRWidower
99Heirs
CPCommunity Property (Marital Community)
EUEt ux (and wife) - vendor data only
JSJoint tenants with right of survivorship
JTJoint Tenants
JVJoint Venture
LELife Estate (phased out Spring, 2009, now Buyer/Borrow ID Code = "LT".)
RSRight of Survivorship
SVTenants in Severalty
TCTenants in Common
TETenants by Entireties
ASAssociation
CFContract Purchasor
CTCorporate Trust
GDGuardian
LBLife Benefit Estate
LFLease From
NTNon Declared Trust
PSPartnership
RMRemainderman
SUSurvivor
SYSurvivorship Martial Property -- This code will be used primarily in Wisconsin/Alaska who adopted a marital property system effective 01/01/1986.
TYTenants in Entirety
XXWholly Exempt
TRANS_TYPE10 codes
CODEDESCRIPTION
ASMAssignment
FCLForeclosure
JDGJudgment
LISLis Pendens
LNLien
MODModification
NODNotice of Default
NOSNotice of Sale
RELRelease
UNKUnknown