California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento (population 1,585,055) records real-property documents through the Sacramento 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.
Sacramento recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (first page/title, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page (if all pages are 8.5x11); $20.00 for each additional title add'l (+$75.00 Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee unless exempt)
- Mailing address
- Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder, 3636 American River Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95864
- Phone
- (916) 874-6334 (toll-free (800) 313-7133)
- Checks payable to
- Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Standard CA Gov Code 27361.6 formatting (8.5x11, 10pt+ font, 2.5in top margin first page, 0.5in other margins); PCOR required for real property transfers
Can you e-record in Sacramento?
Yes. Sacramento 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 Sacramento, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Sacramento 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 Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder at Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder, 3636 American River Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95864.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (first page/title, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page (if all pages are 8.5x11); $20.00 for each additional title add'l (+$75.00 Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee unless exempt)).
- 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 Sacramento 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.
Sacramento recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sacramento?
The Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder charges $20.00 (first page/title, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page (if all pages are 8.5x11); $20.00 for each additional title add'l (+$75.00 Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee unless exempt), with checks payable to Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sacramento?
Yes. Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Mail recordings to Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder: Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder, 3636 American River Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95864 ((916) 874-6334 (toll-free (800) 313-7133)).
Can Jurably record my document in Sacramento 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 Sacramento recorder in person.
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