California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz (population 270,861) records real-property documents through the Santa Cruz 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 Cruz recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Santa Cruz County Clerk-Recorder
- Recording fee
- $14.00 first page (8.5x11 standard) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2/AB1466 and Real Estate Fraud fees may apply per document type (not itemized in source found))
- Mailing address
- 701 Ocean St., Room 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Phone
- (831) 454-2800
- Checks payable to
- Santa Cruz County Clerk-Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Standard CA re-recording cover sheet requirements apply
Can you e-record in Santa Cruz?
Yes. Santa Cruz 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 Cruz, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Santa Cruz 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 Cruz County Clerk-Recorder at 701 Ocean St., Room 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 first page (8.5x11 standard) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2/AB1466 and Real Estate Fraud fees may apply per document type (not itemized in source found))).
- 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 Cruz 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 Cruz recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Santa Cruz?
The Santa Cruz County Clerk-Recorder charges $14.00 first page (8.5x11 standard) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2/AB1466 and Real Estate Fraud fees may apply per document type (not itemized in source found)), with checks payable to Santa Cruz County Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Santa Cruz?
Yes. Santa Cruz 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 Cruz?
Mail recordings to Santa Cruz County Clerk-Recorder: 701 Ocean St., Room 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ((831) 454-2800).
Can Jurably record my document in Santa Cruz 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 Cruz recorder in person.
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