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 [email protected])
- 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 [email protected]).
- 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to San Benito 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.
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 [email protected]) ((831) 636-4046).
Can Jurably record my document in San Benito 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 San Benito recorder in person.
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