California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco (population 873,965) records real-property documents through the San Francisco Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division). 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 Francisco recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Francisco Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division)
- Recording fee
- $14.00 base (plus $3.00 Real Estate Fraud fee per title = $17.00 typical for deeds; SB2/AB1466 fee up to $225/parcel unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 (Building Homes and Jobs Act) fee up to $225 per parcel/transaction unless exempt; Real Estate Fraud Prosecution fee $3.00 per title)
- Mailing address
- City Hall, Room 190, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Phone
- 628-652-8100
- Checks payable to
- San Francisco Assessor-Recorder / Recorder's Office
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes for re-recorded documents per Gov Code 27201; standard CA recording requirements (8.5x11 first page, top 2.5in x 3.5in left corner reserved for recording stamp, return-mail-to block)
Can you e-record in San Francisco?
Yes. San Francisco 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 Francisco, California
- Prepare the document so it meets San Francisco 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 Francisco Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division) at City Hall, Room 190, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 base (plus $3.00 Real Estate Fraud fee per title = $17.00 typical for deeds; SB2/AB1466 fee up to $225/parcel unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 (Building Homes and Jobs Act) fee up to $225 per parcel/transaction unless exempt; Real Estate Fraud Prosecution fee $3.00 per title)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in San Francisco
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 Francisco 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 Francisco recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Francisco?
The San Francisco Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division) charges $14.00 base (plus $3.00 Real Estate Fraud fee per title = $17.00 typical for deeds; SB2/AB1466 fee up to $225/parcel unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 (Building Homes and Jobs Act) fee up to $225 per parcel/transaction unless exempt; Real Estate Fraud Prosecution fee $3.00 per title), with checks payable to San Francisco Assessor-Recorder / Recorder's Office. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Francisco?
Yes. San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Mail recordings to San Francisco Assessor-Recorder (Recorder Division): City Hall, Room 190, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102 (628-652-8100).
How can Jurably help with recording in San Francisco?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in San Francisco 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 Francisco recorder in person.
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