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.
How Jurably helps in Monterey
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 Monterey 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Monterey?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Monterey 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 Monterey recorder in person.
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