Santa Cruz County Recorder of Deeds in Santa Cruz County, California

When recording a real estate document at the recorder of deeds office, bring the original signed and notarized instrument, ensure it meets all state formatting requirements for margins and legibility, and bring payment for the applicable per-page recording fee. Santa Cruz County Recorder of Deeds is located at 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Many county recorders also accept documents submitted by mail with a check for fees and a self-addressed return envelope.

About Santa Cruz County Recorder of Deeds

The Santa Cruz County Recorder of Deeds, located in Santa Cruz, California is a centralized office where public records are recorded, indexed, and stored in Santa Cruz County, CA. The purpose of the Recorder of Deeds is to ensure the accuracy of Santa Cruz County property and land records and to preserve their continuity.

• Recording deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases with Santa Cruz County Recorder of Deeds
• Obtaining certified copies of recorded real estate documents
• Conducting title searches and property ownership history research
• Recording military discharge (DD-214) records for veteran benefit access