California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino (population 2,181,654) records real-property documents through the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk (ARC). 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 Bernardino recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk (ARC)
- Recording fee
- $14.00 (first page, 8x11) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75.00 Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee per real estate instrument (unless exempt), capped at $225/transaction)
- Mailing address
- San Bernardino County Recorder, Hall of Records, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022
- Phone
- (909) 387-8306 (forms assistance (909) 387-8307)
- Checks payable to
- San Bernardino County 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 San Bernardino?
Yes. San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino, California
- Prepare the document so it meets San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk (ARC) at San Bernardino County Recorder, Hall of Records, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 (first page, 8x11) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75.00 Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee per real estate instrument (unless exempt), capped at $225/transaction)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in San Bernardino
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 Bernardino 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 Bernardino recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Bernardino?
The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk (ARC) charges $14.00 (first page, 8x11) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75.00 Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee per real estate instrument (unless exempt), capped at $225/transaction), with checks payable to San Bernardino County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Bernardino?
Yes. San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?
Mail recordings to San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk (ARC): San Bernardino County Recorder, Hall of Records, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 ((909) 387-8306 (forms assistance (909) 387-8307)).
How can Jurably help with recording in San Bernardino?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in San Bernardino 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 Bernardino recorder in person.
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