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Recording

Kinds of documents that are recorded Requirements when recording Suggested and required formatting for documents
Fees for recording services How to search our records for documents How to obtain copies of recorded documents 

Main Menu & Office Hours/Location

NOTICE:

Effective May 5, 2008, documents will be accepted for recording until 3:00pm.   Documents received between 3:01 and 4:00 pm will be recorded the next business day.

Also effective May 5, 2008, the Recorder’s Office will be closed for business between the hours of 12:00-1:00pm.

  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you.

 

Click the subject heading links for information to answer your questions.

The Recordable Document
What kinds of documents are necessary or acceptable for recording?

Recording Requirements
What are the requirements for any document I would like to record?
 
Recording Fees
How much does it cost to record documents? What is the cost to obtain copies of recorded documents? What method of payment is acceptable?

Document Format
What size paper is acceptable? What should the first page look like?

Obtaining Copies of Documents
How can I obtain copies of recorded documents and how long will it take? How much does it cost per copy? Can I request and receive copies by mail?

Searching Records
Can I search public records for documents I am looking for? How?

Link to Santa Cruz County Recorder's Online Index

Link to E-Recording Metrics

Divorce, Probate and Lawsuits
How can I get copies of court documents?

Main Menu & Office Hours/Location

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For Assistance, please call us at (831) 454-2800 during office hours or click here to email us.

Office Hours:

  • General Hours:
    8:00 Am - 12:00 PM and 1:00 - 4:00 PM* Recordings until 3:00 PM
    (Closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM)

Office Locations &Days:

  • Santa Cruz Office: 701 Ocean St., Room 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Open Monday through Friday
  • Watsonville Office: 500 Westridge Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076
    Open Mondays and Fridays only

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