California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in San Joaquin, CA
San Joaquin (population 762,148) records real-property documents through the San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (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 Joaquin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (Recorder Division)
- Recording fee
- $14.00 (increasing to $16.00 effective July 1, 2025 per county notice); check current fee schedule PDF for confirmation first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Estate Fraud fee $8.00 per title; SB2/AB1466 fees may apply per document type)
- Mailing address
- Office of the County Recorder, 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Second Floor, Suite 260, Stockton, CA 95202
- Phone
- (209) 468-3939
- Checks payable to
- San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Standard CA cover sheet/re-recording requirements apply (Gov Code 27201/27361.6)
Can you e-record in San Joaquin?
Yes. San Joaquin accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in San Joaquin, California
- Prepare the document so it meets San Joaquin 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, or by mail to San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (Recorder Division) at Office of the County Recorder, 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Second Floor, Suite 260, Stockton, CA 95202.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 (increasing to $16.00 effective July 1, 2025 per county notice); check current fee schedule PDF for confirmation first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Estate Fraud fee $8.00 per title; SB2/AB1466 fees may apply per document type)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in San Joaquin
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 Joaquin 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 Joaquin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Joaquin?
The San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (Recorder Division) charges $14.00 (increasing to $16.00 effective July 1, 2025 per county notice); check current fee schedule PDF for confirmation first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Estate Fraud fee $8.00 per title; SB2/AB1466 fees may apply per document type), with checks payable to San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Joaquin?
Yes. San Joaquin accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Joaquin?
Mail recordings to San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (Recorder Division): Office of the County Recorder, 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Second Floor, Suite 260, Stockton, CA 95202 ((209) 468-3939).
How can Jurably help with recording in San Joaquin?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in San Joaquin 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 Joaquin recorder in person.
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