California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in San Benito, CA
San Benito (population 64,209) records real-property documents through the San Benito 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.
San Benito recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Benito County Clerk-Recorder
- Recording fee
- Standard CA base recording fee applies (confirm exact first-page amount via fee schedule at time of recording) first / Standard per-page fee applies (confirm current schedule) add'l (+$75.00 real estate instrument fee per transaction (up to $225 cap), unless exempt; $20.00 penalty if PCOR not provided)
- Mailing address
- San Benito County Recorder, 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA 95023 (email cclerk@sanbenitocountyca.gov)
- Phone
- (831) 636-4046
- Checks payable to
- San Benito County Clerk-Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
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 San Benito?
Yes. San Benito 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 San Benito, California
- Prepare the document so it meets San Benito 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 San Benito County Clerk-Recorder at San Benito County Recorder, 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA 95023 (email cclerk@sanbenitocountyca.gov).
- Pay the recording fee (Standard CA base recording fee applies (confirm exact first-page amount via fee schedule at time of recording) first / Standard per-page fee applies (confirm current schedule) add'l (+$75.00 real estate instrument fee per transaction (up to $225 cap), unless exempt; $20.00 penalty if PCOR not provided)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in San Benito
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 San Benito 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.
San Benito recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Benito?
The San Benito County Clerk-Recorder charges Standard CA base recording fee applies (confirm exact first-page amount via fee schedule at time of recording) first / Standard per-page fee applies (confirm current schedule) add'l (+$75.00 real estate instrument fee per transaction (up to $225 cap), unless exempt; $20.00 penalty if PCOR not provided), with checks payable to San Benito County Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Benito?
Yes. San Benito 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 San Benito?
Mail recordings to San Benito County Clerk-Recorder: San Benito County Recorder, 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA 95023 (email cclerk@sanbenitocountyca.gov) ((831) 636-4046).
How can Jurably help with recording in San Benito?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in San Benito 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 San Benito recorder in person.
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