California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo (population 282,424) records real-property documents through the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder. 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 Luis Obispo recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder
- Recording fee
- $14.00 (first page, 8.5x11), effective fee schedule Jan 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026; add $14.00 per additional title first / $3.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Additional $14.00 per additional title; nonconforming page-size surcharge may apply)
- Mailing address
- 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408-3237
- Phone
- (805) 781-5080
- Checks payable to
- San Luis Obispo (SLO) Clerk-Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Re-recorded documents require cover sheet per Gov Code 27201(2)/27361.6 stating reason for re-recording; Face Page form available for documents not meeting spacing requirements
Can you e-record in San Luis Obispo?
Yes. San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, California
- Prepare the document so it meets San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder at 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408-3237.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 (first page, 8.5x11), effective fee schedule Jan 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026; add $14.00 per additional title first / $3.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Additional $14.00 per additional title; nonconforming page-size surcharge may apply)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in San Luis Obispo
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Luis Obispo?
The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder charges $14.00 (first page, 8.5x11), effective fee schedule Jan 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026; add $14.00 per additional title first / $3.00 per additional page or fraction thereof add'l (+Additional $14.00 per additional title; nonconforming page-size surcharge may apply), with checks payable to San Luis Obispo (SLO) Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Luis Obispo?
Yes. San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo?
Mail recordings to San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder: 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408-3237 ((805) 781-5080).
How can Jurably help with recording in San Luis Obispo?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo recorder in person.
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