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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.

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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

  1. 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).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. 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.
  4. 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))).
  5. 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 Kings 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.

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).

Can Jurably record my document in Kings 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 Kings recorder in person.

Record in Kings without the courthouse trip.

Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.

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