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