California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara (population 448,229) records real-property documents through the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor. 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.
Santa Barbara recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor
- Recording fee
- $14.00 base first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonconforming fee $3.00 per page not 8.5x11 (up to 8.5x14); $49.00 NSF fee for returned checks)
- Mailing address
- 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone
- (805) 568-2250
- Checks payable to
- Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Standard CA re-recording cover sheet requirements apply
Can you e-record in Santa Barbara?
Yes. Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor at 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 base first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonconforming fee $3.00 per page not 8.5x11 (up to 8.5x14); $49.00 NSF fee for returned checks)).
- 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 Santa Barbara 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.
Santa Barbara recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Santa Barbara?
The Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor charges $14.00 base first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonconforming fee $3.00 per page not 8.5x11 (up to 8.5x14); $49.00 NSF fee for returned checks), with checks payable to Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Santa Barbara?
Yes. Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?
Mail recordings to Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor: 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 ((805) 568-2250).
Can Jurably record my document in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.