Skip the County Recorder —
e-record your deed same business day.
No trip to the Recorder office, no parking, no half-day off work. As a Registered Legal Document Assistant authorized to submit electronically to every California county — including San Francisco — we file your grant deed, quitclaim, interspousal, or trust transfer through the state ERDS system the same business day you sign. From $55.
Who Uses Electronic Recording
- Homeowners skipping Recorder lines
- Attorneys filing post-case deeds
- Title & escrow referring clients
- Realtors & brokers referring past clients
- Lenders closing on deadline
What e-recording is — and how fast it works
Electronic recording (e-recording) is the process of submitting a signed, notarized property document to the County Recorder digitally through California’s Electronic Recording Delivery System (ERDS), instead of mailing it or standing in line at the Recorder’s office. As a Registered Legal Document Assistant authorized to submit through ERDS, TruPoint Legal e-records your deed the same business day you send the signed paperwork. Most documents come back stamped and recorded within an hour to the next business day, depending on the county’s processing volume.
You have two ways to use us. We can prepare your deed from $275 and add same-day e-recording for $50, or we can record a deed you already have prepared and notarized (from $55, priced by how fast you need it). Either way the document is submitted electronically in any of California’s 58 counties. The $275 preparation fee and the e-recording fee are separate line items — recording is never bundled into preparation.
The reason to e-record rather than walk in is speed and acceptance. A paper filing can be rejected at the counter for a wrong margin, a missing cover sheet, or an incomplete Preliminary Change of Ownership Report — sending you back to the line. Documents prepared to record correctly the first time clear on schedule.
We are also the rare Bay Area Legal Document Assistant authorized for San Francisco e-recording, where the Assessor-Recorder’s examiner rules make walk-in same-day filing difficult for most paper submissions.
Handled by Quinnie Do, Registered Legal Document Assistant #268, Santa Clara County (verify .gov ↗) — California Notary Public, IRS Tax Preparer, and licensed California Real Estate Agent.
Pick the track that fits.
Deed preparation, then add e-recording
We prepare the deed with the correct exemption language and cover sheet so it records correctly the first time. Same-day e-recording is an optional add-on — it is not bundled into the preparation fee.
- Deed prepared to County Recorder format
- Correct exemption recital & cover sheet
- Preliminary Change of Ownership Report
- Same-day e-recording +$50 — submitted to any of 58 counties
- Notary $15/sig · title search $30 · Prop 19 / Prop 13 forms $100 each
- County recording fees & documentary transfer tax pass-through
Electronic recording, no preparation
For anyone who already has a signed, notarized document ready to record. We submit it electronically to the County and return your stamped copy. Priced by urgency.
- Routine $55 — submitted within 3 business days
- Priority $75 — submitted within 1 business day
- Urgent $95 — submitted same business day
- Additional document $35 (same APN or case number)
- County recording fees & documentary transfer tax pass-through
Three steps — no County Recorder visit
Send your signed deed
Email or bring your signed, notarized deed — or have us prepare it. We check it against the county’s format, exemption language, and cover-sheet rules before anything is submitted.
We submit through ERDS
We transmit the document electronically to the County Clerk-Recorder through California’s Electronic Recording Delivery System — the same business day for the Urgent tier. No mail transit, no counter line.
You get the stamped copy
The Recorder returns the document recorded, usually within an hour to the next business day depending on county volume. We send you the official stamped copy.
Three ways to record a deed — only one is built for speed
| Walk in to the Recorder | Mail-in service | TruPoint e-recording | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | Same day if no rejection | 2–5 business days plus mail transit | Same business day through ERDS |
| Office visit | Required — in person, during business hours | Mail originals first | ✓ None — fully remote |
| If filing is rejected | Back to the line to refile | Mailed back; resubmit and wait again | ✓ 3 rejections corrected & resubmitted included |
| San Francisco County | Strict examiner rules; rarely same-day | Slow; often returned | ✓ Authorized SF e-recording |
| Document accuracy | Your responsibility | Your responsibility | ✓ LDA-prepared to record on first submission |
Built for speed, accuracy, and statewide reach
All 58 California counties
We e-record statewide from one San Jose office — Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, Orange, and every other county.
San Francisco e-recording
We are the rare Bay Area Legal Document Assistant authorized for SF e-recording, where strict examiner rules make walk-in same-day filing difficult.
Prepared to record the first time
We prepare the exemption language and cover sheet so the Recorder accepts it on first submission. Fewer rejections mean your deed records on schedule, not weeks late.
Same-business-day submission
On the Urgent tier we transmit through ERDS the same business day we receive your signed, notarized paperwork — no mail transit.
One office, every kind of filer
Homeowners & families
Skip the Recorder line for a trust funding, adding or removing a name, or a family transfer that never went through escrow.
Attorneys
Record post-judgment, divorce, and probate deeds without sending staff to the counter — submitted electronically, statewide.
Title & escrow
Refer non-escrow transfers you don’t record, or hand off out-of-county filings — we e-record and return the stamped copy.
Realtors & brokers
Send past clients who need a non-sale transfer — adding a spouse, trust funding, removing a co-owner — recorded fast.
Lenders
Record deeds of trust, reconveyances, and transfer-on-death forms on wire and funding deadlines, in any county.
Anyone on a deadline
If a document has to record today and the property is anywhere in California, the Urgent tier submits the same business day.
Handled by Quinnie Do
Quinnie founded TruPoint Legal to make California property recording fast and accessible — including for Vietnamese and Spanish-speaking clients long underserved in their own language. Personally trilingual in English and Vietnamese, with a Spanish-speaking staff partner, she has e-recorded thousands of deeds across California counties since 2020. As a Registered Legal Document Assistant authorized to submit through ERDS — including San Francisco — she reviews every document for county format before it’s transmitted.
Verify LDA #268 on the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder website ↗ · View CALDA member profile ↗
Trusted by California property owners and professionals
“Quinnie was extremely helpful and professional. She made sure everything had been done correctly and in a timely manner. The fee was very reasonable. Highly recommend.”
“They prepared each deed carefully and recorded all our deeds electronically. Every deed came back recorded properly. Excellent deed preparation service.”
“Professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. They handled our property paperwork smoothly and explained every step. Excellent service at a fair price.”
Need a notary or apostille before you record?
A deed has to be signed before a notary before it can be e-recorded. Our same-office partner Fingerscan Digital handles deed-signing notary — plus California apostille for documents used out of state or abroad — all from the same San Jose location at 434 Blossom Hill Road. Notarize and record in one visit.
Common questions about electronic recording
Answers in plain English. If your situation isn’t here, schedule a consultation and we’ll walk through it.
What is electronic deed recording in California?
Electronic recording (e-recording) is submitting a signed, notarized property document to the County Recorder digitally through California’s Electronic Recording Delivery System (ERDS), instead of mailing it or filing in person. An authorized submitter transmits the document to the county, which records it and returns a stamped copy. TruPoint Legal is a Registered Legal Document Assistant authorized to e-record in all 58 California counties.
How long does it take to e-record a deed in California?
Most documents are returned recorded within an hour to the next business day after submission, depending on the county’s processing volume. We transmit through ERDS the same business day we receive your signed, notarized paperwork on the Urgent tier. By comparison, mail-in services take 2 to 5 business days plus mail transit time.
How much does e-recording cost?
E-recording only, when you already have a prepared and notarized deed, starts at $55 and is priced by urgency: $55 routine (within 3 business days), $75 priority (within 1 business day), and $95 urgent (same business day). Each additional document on the same property is $35. County recording fees and documentary transfer tax are passed through at cost. If you also need the deed prepared, preparation starts at $275 and same-day e-recording is added for $50 — recording is never bundled into the preparation fee.
What if my document is rejected by the County?
If a filing fails the county’s indexing requirements — margins, return address, document title, or APN — the Recorder returns it with a rejection reason. Up to three County rejections are included at no additional charge: we correct the formatting and resubmit. Each resubmission beyond the third is $25. Because our paperwork is prepared to county format, rejections are rare in our work.
Which California counties allow e-recording?
TruPoint Legal e-records in all 58 California counties, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, Orange, and Sacramento. We are the rare Bay Area Legal Document Assistant authorized for San Francisco e-recording, where the Assessor-Recorder’s examiner rules make walk-in same-day filing difficult for most paper submissions.
Can you e-record a deed I prepared myself or my attorney prepared?
Yes. Our E-Recording Only track is built for attorneys, title and escrow offices, lenders, real estate professionals, and homeowners who already have a signed, notarized document ready to record. We submit it electronically to the county and return your stamped copy, priced by how fast you need it — from $55.
Do I need a notary before e-recording?
Yes. A deed must be signed before a notary before it can be recorded, electronically or on paper. If you still need notarization, our same-office partner Fingerscan Digital handles deed-signing notary at the same San Jose location, so you can notarize and record in one visit.
What is ERDS?
ERDS stands for Electronic Recording Delivery System — California’s state-regulated system that lets authorized submitters transmit real property documents to county recorders electronically. Only approved submitters may use it. As a Registered Legal Document Assistant, TruPoint Legal submits through ERDS on your behalf, so you never visit the Recorder’s office.
Can a Legal Document Assistant e-record my deed?
Yes. A California Registered Legal Document Assistant authorized to submit through ERDS can e-record your deed at your direction. TruPoint Legal is LDA #268, Santa Clara County, registered and bonded, and records in any of California’s 58 counties — e-recording only from $55, or deed preparation from $275 with e-recording added for $50.
E-recording also available in Tiếng Việt · Español · We speak English
Prepare the deed, then record it
Need the deed prepared first? Start with the document, and we’ll e-record it same day.
Deed Transfer & Recording
The full deed hub — every California deed type, prepared from $275 with e-recording as a $50 add-on.
Deed hub →Santa Clara County E-Recording
Local same-day e-recording with the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder at 70 W. Hedding.
Santa Clara →Quitclaim Deed
Add or remove a name, or transfer between family — prepared and e-recorded.
Quitclaim →Interspousal Transfer Deed
Move the home between spouses with no reassessment — prepared, with same-day e-recording available.
Spousal transfers →Trust Transfer Deed
Fund your living trust by recording the deed that moves your home into it.
Fund a trust →Start My Deed
Ready now? Begin your deed transfer or send a prepared deed for recording.
Start online →Record your California deed without the line
E-recording only from $55, or deed preparation from $275 with same-day e-recording added for $50 — submitted through ERDS the same business day, in all 58 California counties. Including San Francisco.