California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Fresno, CA
Fresno (population 1,008,654) records real-property documents through the Fresno County Clerk-Recorder (Hall of Records). 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.
Fresno recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fresno County Clerk-Recorder (Hall of Records)
- Recording fee
- $14.00 base (plus $75 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt) — confirm exact current amount on Fee Schedule page first / $3.00 per additional page (confirm on current fee schedule) add'l (+Fee schedule notes office does not accept copy requests by phone/fax/email; must be mailed or submitted online)
- Mailing address
- Hall of Records, 2281 Tulare Street, Room 302, Fresno, CA 93721
- Phone
- (559) 600-3471 (main Recorder line; verify on Contact Us page)
- Checks payable to
- Fresno County Recorder
- 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 Fresno?
Yes. Fresno 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 Fresno, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Fresno 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 Fresno County Clerk-Recorder (Hall of Records) at Hall of Records, 2281 Tulare Street, Room 302, Fresno, CA 93721.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 base (plus $75 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt) — confirm exact current amount on Fee Schedule page first / $3.00 per additional page (confirm on current fee schedule) add'l (+Fee schedule notes office does not accept copy requests by phone/fax/email; must be mailed or submitted online)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Fresno
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 Fresno 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.
Fresno recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fresno?
The Fresno County Clerk-Recorder (Hall of Records) charges $14.00 base (plus $75 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt) — confirm exact current amount on Fee Schedule page first / $3.00 per additional page (confirm on current fee schedule) add'l (+Fee schedule notes office does not accept copy requests by phone/fax/email; must be mailed or submitted online), with checks payable to Fresno County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fresno?
Yes. Fresno 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 Fresno?
Mail recordings to Fresno County Clerk-Recorder (Hall of Records): Hall of Records, 2281 Tulare Street, Room 302, Fresno, CA 93721 ((559) 600-3471 (main Recorder line; verify on Contact Us page)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fresno?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fresno 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 Fresno recorder in person.
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