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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to El Dorado 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in El Dorado 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 El Dorado recorder in person.
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