California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Humboldt, CA
Humboldt (population 136,463) records real-property documents through the Humboldt 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.
Humboldt recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder
- Recording fee
- Base recording fee per current fee schedule (plus $75 Building Homes & Jobs Act/SB2 fee per title/parcel unless exempt) first / See current fee schedule for per-page amount add'l (+$2.00 fee for conformed copy plus self-addressed postage-paid envelope required for return of conformed copy)
- Mailing address
- 825 Fifth Street, Fifth Floor, Eureka, CA 95501
- Phone
- (707) 445-7593 (toll-free (888) HUMB-REC)
- Checks payable to
- Humboldt Clerk/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 Humboldt?
Yes. Humboldt 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 Humboldt, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Humboldt 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 Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder at 825 Fifth Street, Fifth Floor, Eureka, CA 95501.
- Pay the recording fee (Base recording fee per current fee schedule (plus $75 Building Homes & Jobs Act/SB2 fee per title/parcel unless exempt) first / See current fee schedule for per-page amount add'l (+$2.00 fee for conformed copy plus self-addressed postage-paid envelope required for return of conformed copy)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Humboldt
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 Humboldt 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.
Humboldt recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Humboldt?
The Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder charges Base recording fee per current fee schedule (plus $75 Building Homes & Jobs Act/SB2 fee per title/parcel unless exempt) first / See current fee schedule for per-page amount add'l (+$2.00 fee for conformed copy plus self-addressed postage-paid envelope required for return of conformed copy), with checks payable to Humboldt Clerk/Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Humboldt?
Yes. Humboldt 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 Humboldt?
Mail recordings to Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder: 825 Fifth Street, Fifth Floor, Eureka, CA 95501 ((707) 445-7593 (toll-free (888) HUMB-REC)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Humboldt?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Humboldt 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 Humboldt recorder in person.
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