California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Monterey, CA
Monterey (population 439,035) records real-property documents through the Monterey County Recorder-County Clerk (Assessor-County Clerk-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.
Monterey recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monterey County Recorder-County Clerk (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder)
- Recording fee
- Per 2026 Fee Schedule; contact office/see fee schedule for current first-page fee (includes SB2 $75 where applicable) first / Per current fee schedule; contact office to confirm add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee $75 applies where not exempt; records-management/archive fees per fee schedule)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 29, Salinas, CA 93902 (physical: 168 W. Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA 93901)
- Phone
- (831) 755-5041
- Checks payable to
- Monterey County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Standard CA GC 27361.6 formatting applies (2.5in top margin first page) - see Recording Requirements page
Can you e-record in Monterey?
Yes. Monterey 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 Monterey, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Monterey 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 Monterey County Recorder-County Clerk (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder) at P.O. Box 29, Salinas, CA 93902 (physical: 168 W. Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA 93901).
- Pay the recording fee (Per 2026 Fee Schedule; contact office/see fee schedule for current first-page fee (includes SB2 $75 where applicable) first / Per current fee schedule; contact office to confirm add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee $75 applies where not exempt; records-management/archive fees per fee schedule)).
- 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 Monterey 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.
Monterey recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monterey?
The Monterey County Recorder-County Clerk (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder) charges Per 2026 Fee Schedule; contact office/see fee schedule for current first-page fee (includes SB2 $75 where applicable) first / Per current fee schedule; contact office to confirm add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee $75 applies where not exempt; records-management/archive fees per fee schedule), with checks payable to Monterey County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monterey?
Yes. Monterey 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 Monterey?
Mail recordings to Monterey County Recorder-County Clerk (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder): P.O. Box 29, Salinas, CA 93902 (physical: 168 W. Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA 93901) ((831) 755-5041).
Can Jurably record my document in Monterey 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 Monterey recorder in person.
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