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.
How Jurably helps in Contra Costa
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 Contra Costa 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Contra Costa?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa recorder in person.
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