Walk-In Counter
Same Day
Documents recorded at the county clerk-recorder counter are stamped and returned the same business day. Available for LA, Orange, and Ventura County recorders.
Document Recording & Retrieval Service
We File Your Documents at the County Recorder.
Deeds, FBN statements, affidavits, and other recordable documents filed at LA, Orange, and Ventura County clerk-recorder offices on your behalf — so you don't have to stand in line.
Fastest start: text us the county, document type, number of pages, and whether it still needs notarization. We confirm availability same-day in most cases.
- LA, Orange & Ventura County
- Notarize + record in one trip
- Trip fee from $150 — county fees passed through at cost
Same-trip notarize & record
We notarize your deed and take it straight to the recorder — no second trip, no missed deadlines.
Fees verified June 2026
All county recording fees shown in our calculator are current as of June 2026 — including the updated Real Estate Fraud Fee.
Conformed copy returned
After recording, we return the recorder-stamped conformed copy to you for your records.
Insured & Bonded
$100,000 Errors & Omissions insurance plus a $15,000 California Notary bond — the coverage escrow officers and title companies expect when a deed passes through our hands.
Document Recording & Retrieval Turnaround Options
Same-Day Rush
Same Business Day
Notarize and record in a single trip. Order by early afternoon for same-day counter recording at the LA, Orange, or Ventura county clerk-recorder.
Mail-In
1–3 Business Days
For documents submitted by mail, the county returns the conformed copy typically within 1–3 business days after the recorder processes it.
Base trip fee from $150. Recording fees are set by each county and passed through at cost with a written estimate before we go.
What we do
What Is Document Recording?
Recording is the act of filing a document with the county clerk-recorder so it becomes part of the permanent public record. For real property transfers — like a grant deed or quitclaim deed — recording legally establishes the new ownership. For business name filings, it satisfies California's publication requirement. Without recording, a deed can be valid between the parties but is invisible to lenders, title companies, and future buyers.
We pick up your document (or you can drop it off), verify it meets the recorder's formatting requirements, pay the filing fees on your behalf, and return the conformed copy with the recorder's official stamp — proving it's now on the public record.
Estimate your cost
Recording Fee Calculator.
Select your county, document type, and page count to get a live line-item estimate. County fees are pass-through costs paid directly to the recorder. Our trip fee covers the service.
Estimate Your Recording Costs
Where we file
Service Area & Base Trip Fees.
We cover all branch offices for each county. County recording fees are in addition to the trip fee and are paid directly to the recorder at cost.
Los Angeles County
LA County Recorder
$150 trip fee
Norwalk (main), Beverly Hills, Van Nuys, LAX corridor, and Lancaster branch offices. Both Clerk and Recorder functions.
Orange County
OC Recorder
$200 trip fee
Santa Ana main recorder office and 3 branch locations. Both Clerk and Recorder functions.
Ventura County
Ventura County Recorder
$175 trip fee
Ventura County clerk-recorder main office. Both Clerk and Recorder functions.
By document type
Documents We File.
Select a document type to see what's required, what the county fees look like, and how the process works.
Grant Deed Recording
Transfers property ownership with a guarantee that the title is clear. Required after every real estate sale, gift, or trust transfer.
Quitclaim Deed Recording
Removes or adds a person to title without guarantees. Common for divorce settlements, inter-spousal transfers, and fixing title errors.
Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Removes a deceased co-owner from title. Filed alongside a certified death certificate to clear the public record without probate.
Transfer-on-Death Deed
Transfers California real property directly to a named beneficiary at death — without probate. Must be recorded within 60 days of signing and is valid for 5 years.
FBN / DBA Filing
Fictitious Business Name statement filed with the county clerk. Required if you operate under a name other than your own. Includes publication notice.
Certified Copies of Recorded Documents
Official certified copies of deeds and other documents already on record at the county recorder — useful for refinancing, estate administration, and title disputes.
How it works
Document Recording in 4 Steps.
From signed document to public record — we handle every step between notarization and the recorder's stamp.
Send Us Your Documents
Drop off your notarized document, have us come to you, or share a pre-signed package. We confirm it meets the recorder's formatting requirements before we go.
We Go to the Recorder
We visit the appropriate county branch, pay the filing fees on your behalf, and submit your document at the recording counter.
Document Is Stamped
The recorder assigns a document number, date-stamps the document, and adds it to the permanent public record. For deeds, this is when the title legally changes.
Conformed Copy Returned to You
We return the recorder-stamped conformed copy to you — your proof that the document is now on the public record. Keep this with your permanent files.
Scope limits
What We Don't Do.
For architects, engineers, and general contractors who need plans submitted or permits picked up from LADBS or city counters, see our Permit Running service.
Important Limitations
- No legal advice. We do not advise on which document type to use, whether a transfer triggers property tax reassessment, or the legal effect of any recording. Those questions belong to your attorney.
- No foreign-recorded documents. We record California documents with California county recorders only. Documents meant for other states or foreign countries are outside our scope.
- No quiet title or probate filings. Court-initiated actions like quiet title, probate petitions, or court-ordered recordings require an attorney and go through the court, not the recorder's window.
- No document preparation. We record documents you provide. We do not draft, prepare, or review deeds or other legal instruments.
- No guarantee of acceptance. If the recorder rejects a document for formatting or content reasons, we will notify you immediately. Rejection fees from the county are non-refundable but we will help you understand what needs to be corrected.
Common questions
Document Recording FAQ.
What is document recording?
Document recording is the process of officially filing a document with the county clerk-recorder so it becomes part of the permanent public record. For real property documents like deeds, recording establishes the legal change of ownership. For business documents like FBN statements, recording publishes your business name legally.
How much does document recording cost?
Our trip fee is $150 in LA County, $175 in Ventura County, and $200 in Orange County. County recording fees are pass-through costs paid directly to the recorder — use our live calculator on this page for an estimate. Each additional document is $25.
Do you notarize the document first or just record it?
Both services are available. If your document still needs notarization, we notarize it first and then take it to the recorder's office in the same trip. If it is already notarized and ready to file, we handle recording only.
Which county recorder offices do you serve?
LA County (Norwalk main office, Beverly Hills, Van Nuys, LAX corridor, and Lancaster branches), Orange County (Santa Ana main office and 3 branches), and Ventura County (Ventura recorder). We serve both the Clerk and Recorder functions at each office.
How long does recording take?
Most documents recorded at a counter walk-in appointment are stamped and returned same-day. We will return the conformed copy to you as soon as the recorder processes it, typically within 1–3 business days for mail-in documents.
Can you record documents you did not notarize?
Yes. If your document has already been notarized and is ready to file, we can pick it up and take it to the recorder. The document must be complete, properly acknowledged, and meet the county's formatting requirements.
What is the SB2 fee?
SB2 is California's Building Homes and Jobs Act fee — $75 per title recorded, capped at $225 per transaction. It applies to most real property documents except primary-residence purchase transactions and a few other exemptions.
Do you provide legal advice about which deed to use?
No. We are not attorneys and cannot advise on which document type to use or the legal consequences of recording. Those questions go to your real estate attorney or estate planning attorney. Once you have a document ready to record, we handle the filing.
What do you do after recording?
After the recorder accepts and stamps the document, we return the conformed (recorder-stamped) copy to you for your records. For some document types, the recorder mails the original back to the grantee — we will confirm which applies to your document type.
Can you get a certified copy of a document already on record?
Yes. If you need a certified copy of a deed or other document already recorded with the county, we can request it at the recorder's office for you. See our Certified Copies page for details.
Ready to Get Your Document Filed?
Text or call with your county, document type, and whether notarization is still needed. We confirm availability same-day and give you an exact cost before we go.