California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Alpine, CA
Alpine (population 1,204) records real-property documents through the Alpine County Assessor-Recorder (combined 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.
Alpine recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Alpine County Assessor-Recorder (combined office)
- Recording fee
- $12.00 (first page, 8.5x11 document) first / $3.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+$1.00 per additional reference to a previously recorded document after the first; $1.00 per group of names indexed beyond the first 10; $20 additional fee if a required PCOR is not submitted at time of recording; documentary transfer tax $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- Alpine County Recorder, P.O. Box 155, Markleeville, CA 96120 (physical office: 99 Water Street, Markleeville, CA 96120)
- Phone
- 530-694-2283
- Checks payable to
- Alpine County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly required, but submitter must fill in "Recording Requested By and Mail To" on the document itself
Can you e-record in Alpine?
Alpine records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Alpine, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Alpine 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 by mail to Alpine County Assessor-Recorder (combined office) at Alpine County Recorder, P.O. Box 155, Markleeville, CA 96120 (physical office: 99 Water Street, Markleeville, CA 96120).
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 (first page, 8.5x11 document) first / $3.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+$1.00 per additional reference to a previously recorded document after the first; $1.00 per group of names indexed beyond the first 10; $20 additional fee if a required PCOR is not submitted at time of recording; documentary transfer tax $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Alpine
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 Alpine 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Alpine recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Alpine?
The Alpine County Assessor-Recorder (combined office) charges $12.00 (first page, 8.5x11 document) first / $3.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+$1.00 per additional reference to a previously recorded document after the first; $1.00 per group of names indexed beyond the first 10; $20 additional fee if a required PCOR is not submitted at time of recording; documentary transfer tax $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration), with checks payable to Alpine County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Alpine?
Alpine records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Alpine?
Mail recordings to Alpine County Assessor-Recorder (combined office): Alpine County Recorder, P.O. Box 155, Markleeville, CA 96120 (physical office: 99 Water Street, Markleeville, CA 96120) (530-694-2283).
How can Jurably help with recording in Alpine?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Alpine 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 Alpine recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.