California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Contra Costa, CA
Contra Costa (population 1,165,927) records real-property documents through the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder. 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.
Contra Costa recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder
- Recording fee
- $14.00 (plus $75 SB2/Building Homes and Jobs Act fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page (see current fee schedule PDF) add'l (+Additional fees for non-conforming pages, additional titles/references; see Regular Recording fee schedule page)
- Mailing address
- Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 350, Martinez, CA 94553 (physical office: 555 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553)
- Phone
- (925) 335-7900
- Checks payable to
- Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandated separate cover sheet; standard CA statutory margin/paper formatting applies (2.5 in top margin first page, 0.5 in other margins, 8.5x11 paper, black ink, 2.5x3.5 in blank space upper right first page)
Can you e-record in Contra Costa?
Yes. Contra Costa accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Contra Costa, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Contra Costa 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, or by mail to Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder at Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 350, Martinez, CA 94553 (physical office: 555 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553).
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 (plus $75 SB2/Building Homes and Jobs Act fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page (see current fee schedule PDF) add'l (+Additional fees for non-conforming pages, additional titles/references; see Regular Recording fee schedule page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Contra Costa standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Contra Costa recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Contra Costa?
The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder charges $14.00 (plus $75 SB2/Building Homes and Jobs Act fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page (see current fee schedule PDF) add'l (+Additional fees for non-conforming pages, additional titles/references; see Regular Recording fee schedule page), with checks payable to Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Contra Costa?
Yes. Contra Costa accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Contra Costa?
Mail recordings to Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder: Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 350, Martinez, CA 94553 (physical office: 555 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553) ((925) 335-7900).
Can Jurably record my document in Contra Costa for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Contra Costa recorder in person.
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