California · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Sierra, CA
Sierra (population 3,236) records real-property documents through the Sierra County Clerk-Recorder's Office. 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.
Sierra recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sierra County Clerk-Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (effective March 1, 2026; prior fee $14.00) first / $3.00 per additional page (standard CA GC 27361 fee; not separately confirmed on Sierra page) add'l (+$1.00 per recorded real-property instrument (electronic recording delivery system fee, per Gov. Code 27361.4); SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee ($75 per title, capped $225) likely applies per state law but not separately confirmed on county page)
- Mailing address
- Sierra County Clerk-Recorder, 100 Courthouse Sq., Rm 11, PO Drawer D, Downieville, CA 95936
- Phone
- 530-289-3295
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Standard California requirement: if first page lacks 2.5in top margin for recorder's use, a separate title/cover page is required (CA GC 27361.6); confirm via county's 'Basic Document Recording Requirements' page
Can you e-record in Sierra?
Sierra records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Sierra, California
- Prepare the document so it meets Sierra 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 by mail to Sierra County Clerk-Recorder's Office at Sierra County Clerk-Recorder, 100 Courthouse Sq., Rm 11, PO Drawer D, Downieville, CA 95936.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (effective March 1, 2026; prior fee $14.00) first / $3.00 per additional page (standard CA GC 27361 fee; not separately confirmed on Sierra page) add'l (+$1.00 per recorded real-property instrument (electronic recording delivery system fee, per Gov. Code 27361.4); SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee ($75 per title, capped $225) likely applies per state law but not separately confirmed on county page)).
- 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 Sierra standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Sierra recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sierra?
The Sierra County Clerk-Recorder's Office charges $15.00 (effective March 1, 2026; prior fee $14.00) first / $3.00 per additional page (standard CA GC 27361 fee; not separately confirmed on Sierra page) add'l (+$1.00 per recorded real-property instrument (electronic recording delivery system fee, per Gov. Code 27361.4); SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee ($75 per title, capped $225) likely applies per state law but not separately confirmed on county page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sierra?
Sierra records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Sierra?
Mail recordings to Sierra County Clerk-Recorder's Office: Sierra County Clerk-Recorder, 100 Courthouse Sq., Rm 11, PO Drawer D, Downieville, CA 95936 (530-289-3295).
Can Jurably record my document in Sierra for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Sierra recorder in person.
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