California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kings, CA
Kings (population 152,940) records real-property documents through the Kings County Assessor/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.
Kings recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kings County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder
- Recording fee
- $14.00 (standard CA base fee; confirm on current Master Fee Schedule) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75 SB2 fee per title (capped $225/transaction))
- Mailing address
- Kings County Clerk-Recorder, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230
- Phone
- (559) 582-3211 ext. 2470
- Checks payable to
- Kings County Clerk-Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Required if document lacks 2.5"x3.5" return-address space (top left) and 2.5"x5" recorder-use space (top right) on first page
Can you e-record in Kings?
Yes. Kings 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 Kings, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Kings 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 Kings County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder at Kings County Clerk-Recorder, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 (standard CA base fee; confirm on current Master Fee Schedule) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75 SB2 fee per title (capped $225/transaction))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kings
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 Kings 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.
Kings recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kings?
The Kings County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder charges $14.00 (standard CA base fee; confirm on current Master Fee Schedule) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75 SB2 fee per title (capped $225/transaction)), with checks payable to Kings County Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kings?
Yes. Kings 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 Kings?
Mail recordings to Kings County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder: Kings County Clerk-Recorder, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230 ((559) 582-3211 ext. 2470).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kings?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kings 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 Kings recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.