California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Marin, CA
Marin (population 262,321) records real-property documents through the Marin County Assessor-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.
Marin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $14.00 (8.5x11) per document title first / $3.00 per additional page (confirm current schedule at arcc.marincounty.gov/general-information/fees) add'l (+$75 SB2 fee per Government Code 27388.1, effective Jan 1 2018 (capped $225/transaction))
- Mailing address
- Marin County Recorder, P.O. Box C, San Rafael, CA 94913 (physical: 3501 Civic Center Dr., Suite 232, San Rafael, CA 94903)
- Phone
- (415) 473-6093
- Checks payable to
- Marin County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not required if document meets standard CA Gov Code margin/format requirements
Can you e-record in Marin?
Yes. Marin 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 Marin, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Marin 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 Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk at Marin County Recorder, P.O. Box C, San Rafael, CA 94913 (physical: 3501 Civic Center Dr., Suite 232, San Rafael, CA 94903).
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 (8.5x11) per document title first / $3.00 per additional page (confirm current schedule at arcc.marincounty.gov/general-information/fees) add'l (+$75 SB2 fee per Government Code 27388.1, effective Jan 1 2018 (capped $225/transaction))).
- 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 Marin 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.
Marin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marin?
The Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk charges $14.00 (8.5x11) per document title first / $3.00 per additional page (confirm current schedule at arcc.marincounty.gov/general-information/fees) add'l (+$75 SB2 fee per Government Code 27388.1, effective Jan 1 2018 (capped $225/transaction)), with checks payable to Marin County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marin?
Yes. Marin 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 Marin?
Mail recordings to Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk: Marin County Recorder, P.O. Box C, San Rafael, CA 94913 (physical: 3501 Civic Center Dr., Suite 232, San Rafael, CA 94903) ((415) 473-6093).
Can Jurably record my document in Marin 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 Marin recorder in person.
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