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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to San Francisco 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 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).
Can Jurably record my document in San Francisco 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 Francisco recorder in person.
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