California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles (population 10,014,009) records real-property documents through the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. 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.
Los Angeles recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $15.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75 SB2 fee (Building Homes and Jobs Act) + $10 DA Fraud Fee + $2 Restrictive Covenant Modification Program fee, per document unless exempt)
- Mailing address
- Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Document Analysis and Recording Section, P.O. Box 1250, Norwalk, CA 90651-1250
- Phone
- (800) 201-8999
- Checks payable to
- Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (Los Angeles County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not required if document meets standard CA Gov Code margin/format requirements
Can you e-record in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk at Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Document Analysis and Recording Section, P.O. Box 1250, Norwalk, CA 90651-1250.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75 SB2 fee (Building Homes and Jobs Act) + $10 DA Fraud Fee + $2 Restrictive Covenant Modification Program fee, per document unless exempt)).
- 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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk charges $15.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75 SB2 fee (Building Homes and Jobs Act) + $10 DA Fraud Fee + $2 Restrictive Covenant Modification Program fee, per document unless exempt), with checks payable to Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (Los Angeles County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Mail recordings to Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Document Analysis and Recording Section, P.O. Box 1250, Norwalk, CA 90651-1250 ((800) 201-8999).
Can Jurably record my document in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles recorder in person.
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