California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Imperial, CA
Imperial (population 179,702) records real-property documents through the Imperial 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.
Imperial recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Imperial County Clerk-Recorder
- Recording fee
- $14.00 (plus $75 Building Homes and Jobs Act/SB2 fee per single transaction per single parcel, not to exceed $225, unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+See recorder-fees fee schedule for additional titles/references and copy fees)
- Mailing address
- 940 W. Main Street, Suite 202, El Centro, CA 92243
- Phone
- (442) 265-1076
- Checks payable to
- Imperial County 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 Imperial?
Yes. Imperial 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 Imperial, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Imperial 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 Imperial County Clerk-Recorder at 940 W. Main Street, Suite 202, El Centro, CA 92243.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 (plus $75 Building Homes and Jobs Act/SB2 fee per single transaction per single parcel, not to exceed $225, unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+See recorder-fees fee schedule for additional titles/references and copy fees)).
- 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 Imperial 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.
Imperial recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Imperial?
The Imperial County Clerk-Recorder charges $14.00 (plus $75 Building Homes and Jobs Act/SB2 fee per single transaction per single parcel, not to exceed $225, unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+See recorder-fees fee schedule for additional titles/references and copy fees), with checks payable to Imperial County Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Imperial?
Yes. Imperial 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 Imperial?
Mail recordings to Imperial County Clerk-Recorder: 940 W. Main Street, Suite 202, El Centro, CA 92243 ((442) 265-1076).
Can Jurably record my document in Imperial 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 Imperial recorder in person.
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