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