California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Modoc, CA
Modoc (population 8,700) records real-property documents through the Modoc County Assessor-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.
Modoc recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Modoc County Assessor-Recorder
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (regular recording fee, first page) plus SB2 $75 fee where applicable first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee of $75 applies per transaction/title where not exempt; certified copy fees: $3.00 first page/$1.00 additional; non-certified copy: $2.00 first page/$1.00 additional)
- Mailing address
- 204 S. Court Street, Room 106, Alturas, CA 96101
- Phone
- (530) 233-6217
- Checks payable to
- Modoc County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Standard CA GC 27361.6 formatting applies (2.5in top margin first page)
Can you e-record in Modoc?
Yes. Modoc 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 Modoc, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Modoc 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 Modoc County Assessor-Recorder at 204 S. Court Street, Room 106, Alturas, CA 96101.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (regular recording fee, first page) plus SB2 $75 fee where applicable first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee of $75 applies per transaction/title where not exempt; certified copy fees: $3.00 first page/$1.00 additional; non-certified copy: $2.00 first page/$1.00 additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Modoc
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 Modoc 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.
Modoc recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Modoc?
The Modoc County Assessor-Recorder charges $10.00 (regular recording fee, first page) plus SB2 $75 fee where applicable first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee of $75 applies per transaction/title where not exempt; certified copy fees: $3.00 first page/$1.00 additional; non-certified copy: $2.00 first page/$1.00 additional), with checks payable to Modoc County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Modoc?
Yes. Modoc 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 Modoc?
Mail recordings to Modoc County Assessor-Recorder: 204 S. Court Street, Room 106, Alturas, CA 96101 ((530) 233-6217).
How can Jurably help with recording in Modoc?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Modoc 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 Modoc recorder in person.
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