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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Merced 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Merced 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 Merced recorder in person.
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