Deed recording
- First page
- $14.00
- Each extra page
- $3.00
Transfer tax: $1.10 per $1,000 (Documentary Transfer Tax plus SB2 $75 building homes fee)
Cal. Gov. Code § 27361 & § 27388.1
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CaliforniaCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of California’s 58 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 58
- Deed fee · page 1
- $14.00
- Marriage wait
- None
- Population
- 39.0M
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How California records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $85 - $110
- Waiting period
- None
- License valid for
- 90 days
Offers both Public and Confidential marriage licenses. No waiting period or blood test.
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- Birth
- $32.00
- Death
- $24.00
- Marriage
- $17.00
Issued by: California Department of Public Health (CDPH) & County Clerk-Recorder
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $40.00
- File with
- County Clerk
Fictitious Business Name (FBN) statement required within 40 days of starting business; must be published in an adjudicated newspaper for 4 consecutive weeks.
Compare all states Register · 58 entries
Every county in California
56 official websites 50 recording offices verified 45 phones listed
- Sacramento County Sacramento 1,584,288 W V
- San Benito County Hollister 68,175 W
- San Bernardino County San Bernardino 2,195,611 W V
- San Diego County San Diego 3,269,973 W V P
- San Francisco County San Francisco 808,988 V P
- San Joaquin County Stockton 800,965 W V P
- San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo 281,639 W V P
- San Mateo County Redwood 726,353 W V P
- Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 441,257 W
- Santa Clara County San Jose 1,877,592 W V
- Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 261,547 W V P
- Shasta County Redding 180,366 W V P
- Sierra County Downieville 3,200 W
- Siskiyou County Yreka 42,905 W V P
- Solano County Fairfield 449,218 W V
- Sonoma County Santa Rosa 481,812 W V P
- Stanislaus County Modesto 551,430 W V P
- Sutter County Yuba 97,948 W V P
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
California questions
Before you file in California
Largest offices: Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County.
Who records deeds in California?
In California, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the County Recorder of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
How much does it cost to record a deed in California?
Cal. Gov. Code § 27361 & § 27388.1 sets a base fee of $14.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: $1.10 per $1,000 (Documentary Transfer Tax plus SB2 $75 building homes fee).
What are the requirements for getting married in California?
A marriage license in California costs about $85 - $110 (the amount varies by county). There is no waiting period. The license is valid for 90 days. Offers both Public and Confidential marriage licenses. No waiting period or blood test.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in California?
Assumed business names (DBA) in California are filed with the County Clerk; the filing fee is about $40.00. Fictitious Business Name (FBN) statement required within 40 days of starting business; must be published in an adjudicated newspaper for 4 consecutive weeks.