California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Napa, CA
Napa (population 138,019) records real-property documents through the Napa County Recorder-County Clerk. 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.
Napa recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Napa County Recorder-County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $15.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Multiple-title documents: $15.00 per additional title; SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act housing tax $75.00 per transaction/title/parcel, not to exceed $225.00 (exemptions apply))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 298, Napa, CA 94559-0298 (physical: 1127 First Street, Suite A, Napa, CA 94559)
- Phone
- (707) 253-4247
- Checks payable to
- Napa 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 Napa?
Yes. Napa 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 Napa, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Napa 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 Napa County Recorder-County Clerk at P.O. Box 298, Napa, CA 94559-0298 (physical: 1127 First Street, Suite A, Napa, CA 94559).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Multiple-title documents: $15.00 per additional title; SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act housing tax $75.00 per transaction/title/parcel, not to exceed $225.00 (exemptions apply))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Napa
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 Napa 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.
Napa recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Napa?
The Napa County Recorder-County Clerk charges $15.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Multiple-title documents: $15.00 per additional title; SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act housing tax $75.00 per transaction/title/parcel, not to exceed $225.00 (exemptions apply)), with checks payable to Napa County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Napa?
Yes. Napa 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 Napa?
Mail recordings to Napa County Recorder-County Clerk: P.O. Box 298, Napa, CA 94559-0298 (physical: 1127 First Street, Suite A, Napa, CA 94559) ((707) 253-4247).
How can Jurably help with recording in Napa?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Napa 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 Napa recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.