California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Orange, CA
Orange (population 3,186,989) records real-property documents through the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department (Hugh Nguyen, 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.
Orange recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department (Hugh Nguyen, Clerk-Recorder)
- Recording fee
- $12.00 (standard first page, 8.5x11, per title) first / $3.00 per additional standard page add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee (unless exempt) + $10.00 DA fraud fee on real property instruments)
- Mailing address
- OC Clerk-Recorder, County Administration South (CAS), 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 (also Anaheim and Laguna Hills branch offices)
- Phone
- (714) 834-2500
- Checks payable to
- Orange County Clerk-Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Recording requirements per Gov Code 27361.6/27361.7: 8.5x11 white paper, 10pt+ font, top 2.5in and 0.5in margins on first page (0.5in all other margins); no cover sheet form required but a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) is required with most real property transfer instruments
Can you e-record in Orange?
Yes. Orange accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Orange, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Orange 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, ePN, or by mail to Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department (Hugh Nguyen, Clerk-Recorder) at OC Clerk-Recorder, County Administration South (CAS), 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 (also Anaheim and Laguna Hills branch offices).
- Pay the recording fee ($12.00 (standard first page, 8.5x11, per title) first / $3.00 per additional standard page add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee (unless exempt) + $10.00 DA fraud fee on real property instruments)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Orange
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 Orange 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.
Orange recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Orange?
The Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department (Hugh Nguyen, Clerk-Recorder) charges $12.00 (standard first page, 8.5x11, per title) first / $3.00 per additional standard page add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee (unless exempt) + $10.00 DA fraud fee on real property instruments), with checks payable to Orange County Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Orange?
Yes. Orange accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Orange?
Mail recordings to Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department (Hugh Nguyen, Clerk-Recorder): OC Clerk-Recorder, County Administration South (CAS), 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 (also Anaheim and Laguna Hills branch offices) ((714) 834-2500).
How can Jurably help with recording in Orange?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Orange 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 Orange recorder in person.
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