California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in El Dorado, CA
El Dorado (population 191,185) records real-property documents through the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk. 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.
El Dorado recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk
- Recording fee
- $14.00 (plus $75 SB2 fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt; new $10 Survey Monument Fee on qualifying deeds effective 7/1/2026) first / $3.00 per additional page; $3.00 for non-conforming page size add'l (+Additional title fee $14.00; release of lien $13.00; certified copy $2.00; official record copies $3.00 first page/$1.00 each additional)
- Mailing address
- 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 (South Lake Tahoe office: 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd, #108, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, by appointment)
- Phone
- (530) 621-5490
- Checks payable to
- El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandated separate cover sheet; standard CA statutory formatting applies (2.5 in top margin, 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 El Dorado?
Yes. El Dorado 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 El Dorado, California
- Prepare the document so it meets El Dorado 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 El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk at 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 (South Lake Tahoe office: 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd, #108, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, by appointment).
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 (plus $75 SB2 fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt; new $10 Survey Monument Fee on qualifying deeds effective 7/1/2026) first / $3.00 per additional page; $3.00 for non-conforming page size add'l (+Additional title fee $14.00; release of lien $13.00; certified copy $2.00; official record copies $3.00 first page/$1.00 each additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in El Dorado
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 El Dorado 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.
El Dorado recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in El Dorado?
The El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk charges $14.00 (plus $75 SB2 fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt; new $10 Survey Monument Fee on qualifying deeds effective 7/1/2026) first / $3.00 per additional page; $3.00 for non-conforming page size add'l (+Additional title fee $14.00; release of lien $13.00; certified copy $2.00; official record copies $3.00 first page/$1.00 each additional), with checks payable to El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in El Dorado?
Yes. El Dorado 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 El Dorado?
Mail recordings to El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk: 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 (South Lake Tahoe office: 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd, #108, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, by appointment) ((530) 621-5490).
How can Jurably help with recording in El Dorado?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in El Dorado 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 El Dorado recorder in person.
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