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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Orange 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Orange 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 Orange recorder in person.
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