California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara (population 1,936,259) records real-property documents through the Santa Clara 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.
Santa Clara recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2/AB1466 and Real Estate Fraud fees may apply per document type; not-to-exceed (NTE $) check amount accepted if unsure of total owed)
- Mailing address
- Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder's Office, ATTN: Recording, 110 West Tasman Drive, First Floor, San Jose, CA 95134
- Phone
- (408) 299-5500 (Assessor); Recorder main line via clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov
- Checks payable to
- Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Standard CA re-recording cover sheet requirements apply
Can you e-record in Santa Clara?
Yes. Santa Clara 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 Clara, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Santa Clara 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 Clara County Clerk-Recorder at Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder's Office, ATTN: Recording, 110 West Tasman Drive, First Floor, San Jose, CA 95134.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2/AB1466 and Real Estate Fraud fees may apply per document type; not-to-exceed (NTE $) check amount accepted if unsure of total owed)).
- 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 Clara 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 Clara recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Santa Clara?
The Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder charges $25.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2/AB1466 and Real Estate Fraud fees may apply per document type; not-to-exceed (NTE $) check amount accepted if unsure of total owed), with checks payable to Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Santa Clara?
Yes. Santa Clara 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 Clara?
Mail recordings to Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder: Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder's Office, ATTN: Recording, 110 West Tasman Drive, First Floor, San Jose, CA 95134 ((408) 299-5500 (Assessor); Recorder main line via clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov).
Can Jurably record my document in Santa Clara 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 Clara recorder in person.
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