California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in San Diego, CA
San Diego (population 3,298,634) records real-property documents through the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC). 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 Diego recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (base first page fee; total varies with statutory riders - see official fee schedule PDF) first / Per-page fee per official schedule (confirm exact rate on fee schedule PDF at recording time) add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee unless exempt, capped at $225/transaction; $2.50 card-payment surcharge)
- Mailing address
- San Diego Recorder/County Clerk, ATTN: Real Estate Records, P.O. Box 121750, San Diego, CA 92112-1750
- Phone
- (619) 237-0502
- Checks payable to
- San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk
- 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 Diego?
Yes. San Diego 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 Diego, California
- Prepare the document so it meets San Diego 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 Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC) at San Diego Recorder/County Clerk, ATTN: Real Estate Records, P.O. Box 121750, San Diego, CA 92112-1750.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (base first page fee; total varies with statutory riders - see official fee schedule PDF) first / Per-page fee per official schedule (confirm exact rate on fee schedule PDF at recording time) add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee unless exempt, capped at $225/transaction; $2.50 card-payment surcharge)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in San Diego
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 Diego 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 Diego recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Diego?
The San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC) charges $10.00 (base first page fee; total varies with statutory riders - see official fee schedule PDF) first / Per-page fee per official schedule (confirm exact rate on fee schedule PDF at recording time) add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee unless exempt, capped at $225/transaction; $2.50 card-payment surcharge), with checks payable to San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Diego?
Yes. San Diego 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 Diego?
Mail recordings to San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC): San Diego Recorder/County Clerk, ATTN: Real Estate Records, P.O. Box 121750, San Diego, CA 92112-1750 ((619) 237-0502).
How can Jurably help with recording in San Diego?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in San Diego 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 Diego recorder in person.
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Under contract in San Diego? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.