Tax Liens

Shelly Scott, Assessor - Recorder - County Clerk

State and Federal Agency Contacts for Tax Liens

The following state and federal agencies commonly record tax liens with the Marin County Recorder's Office. Questions regarding the reason a lien was recorded, payment amounts, and similar inquiries should be directed to the agency that originated the lien.

  • Employment Development Department

    P.O. BOX 826880, MIC 83
    Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
    Toll-free: (866) 564-4228
    www.edd.ca.gov

  • Franchise Tax Board

    Individuals:
    Toll-free: (800) 689-4776
    Outside the US: (916) 845-4470
    Fax: (916) 845-4389

    Business Entities:
    Corporations
    Toll-free: (888) 635-0494
    Outside the US: (916) 845-7033

    Partnerships
    Toll-free: (888) 635-0494
    Outside the US: (916) 845-7166

    Limited Liability Companies
    Toll-free: (888) 635-0494
    Outside the US: (916) 845-7166
    www.ftb.ca.gov

  • Internal Revenue Service

    Centralized Lien Unit
    Toll-free: (800) 913-6050

    General information
    Toll-free: (800) 829-1040
    www.irs.gov

  • State Board of Equalization

    P.O. Box 942879
    Sacramento, CA 94279
    Toll-free: (800) 400-7115
    Outside the US: (916) 445-6362
    www.boe.ca.gov
    Tax Collection Procedures
    Offers in Compromise
    Bankruptcy

  • United States Attorneys' Office
    www.justice.gov