California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Merced, CA
Merced (population 281,202) records real-property documents through the Merced County Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division). 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.
Merced recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Merced County Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division)
- Recording fee
- $95.00 (includes $75 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee of $75 included in first-page total where applicable (exemptions available for owner-occupied residential transfers))
- Mailing address
- 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340
- Phone
- (209) 385-7627
- Checks payable to
- Merced County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Standard CA GC 27361.6 first-page 2.5in top margin requirement applies
Can you e-record in Merced?
Yes. Merced accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Merced, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Merced 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, CSC, or by mail to Merced County Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division) at 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340.
- Pay the recording fee ($95.00 (includes $75 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee of $75 included in first-page total where applicable (exemptions available for owner-occupied residential transfers))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Merced
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 Merced 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.
Merced recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Merced?
The Merced County Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division) charges $95.00 (includes $75 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee of $75 included in first-page total where applicable (exemptions available for owner-occupied residential transfers)), with checks payable to Merced County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Merced?
Yes. Merced accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Merced?
Mail recordings to Merced County Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division): 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340 ((209) 385-7627).
How can Jurably help with recording in Merced?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Merced 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 Merced recorder in person.
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