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.
How Jurably helps in Santa Barbara
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 Santa Barbara 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Santa Barbara?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara recorder in person.
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Under contract in Santa Barbara? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.