California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Placer, CA
Placer (population 404,739) records real-property documents through the Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office. 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.
Placer recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- $14.00 (standard first page, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional standard page; $3.00 non-conforming-page surcharge per page if any page is not 8.5x11 or has attachments (staples/tape/glue) add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee on real estate instruments (unless exempt), capped at $225 per transaction)
- Mailing address
- Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office, 3715 Atherton Rd, Rocklin, CA 95765
- Phone
- (530) 886-5600
- Checks payable to
- Placer County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Standard CA recording formatting (Gov Code 27361.6): 8.5x11 paper, 10pt+ type, 2.5in top margin on first page, 0.5in other margins; PCOR required for real property transfers
Can you e-record in Placer?
Placer records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Placer, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Placer 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 by mail to Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office at Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office, 3715 Atherton Rd, Rocklin, CA 95765.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 (standard first page, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional standard page; $3.00 non-conforming-page surcharge per page if any page is not 8.5x11 or has attachments (staples/tape/glue) add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee on real estate instruments (unless exempt), capped at $225 per transaction)).
- 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 Placer standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Placer recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Placer?
The Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office charges $14.00 (standard first page, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional standard page; $3.00 non-conforming-page surcharge per page if any page is not 8.5x11 or has attachments (staples/tape/glue) add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee on real estate instruments (unless exempt), capped at $225 per transaction), with checks payable to Placer County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Placer?
Placer records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Placer?
Mail recordings to Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office: Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office, 3715 Atherton Rd, Rocklin, CA 95765 ((530) 886-5600).
Can Jurably record my document in Placer for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Placer recorder in person.
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