California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Alameda, CA
Alameda (population 1,682,353) records real-property documents through the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Alameda recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- $89.00 per title (first page, standard 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page (backside counts as a page) add'l (+Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee of $75 per title, up to $225 max per transaction, unless statutorily exempt; $3 additional fee if a cover sheet must be added for missing margin space)
- Mailing address
- Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office, 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607
- Phone
- 510-272-6362 (Clerk-Recorder); 888-280-7708
- Checks payable to
- Alameda County Clerk Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Required only if the first page lacks the required blank margin/top space for recording information (adds $3 fee); otherwise not mandatory
Can you e-record in Alameda?
Yes. Alameda accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Alameda, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Alameda formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office at Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office, 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607.
- Pay the recording fee ($89.00 per title (first page, standard 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page (backside counts as a page) add'l (+Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee of $75 per title, up to $225 max per transaction, unless statutorily exempt; $3 additional fee if a cover sheet must be added for missing margin space)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Alameda
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Alameda property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Alameda recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Alameda?
The Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office charges $89.00 per title (first page, standard 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page (backside counts as a page) add'l (+Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee of $75 per title, up to $225 max per transaction, unless statutorily exempt; $3 additional fee if a cover sheet must be added for missing margin space), with checks payable to Alameda County Clerk Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Alameda?
Yes. Alameda accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Alameda?
Mail recordings to Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office: Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office, 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607 (510-272-6362 (Clerk-Recorder); 888-280-7708).
How can Jurably help with recording in Alameda?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Alameda to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Alameda recorder in person.
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