Fee Schedule

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Effective August 1, 2023, the recording fee for the first page of each document is increasing by $2 pursuant to Government Code Section 27388.2 and Yolo County Resolution No 23-104. Documents qualifying for the Building Homes & Jobs Act, SB 2, 2017 exemption, will be exempt from this $2 increase. Funds collected shall be used for the implementation of the restrictive covenants program pursuant to Section 12956.2.

Item Fee Notes

Building Homes & Jobs Act - SB 2 (Gov Code 27388.1) A fee of $75.00 shall be paid at the time of recording of every real estate instrument, paper, or notice required or permitted by law to be recorded, except those expressly exempted from payment of recording fees, per each single transaction per parcel of real property. You can view the SB 2 bill at this link - SB 2, Chapter 364.

$75.00 Effective January 1, 2018 / The fee imposed by this section shall not exceed $225.00 Exempt - recorded in connection with a transfer subject to the imposition of a documentary transfer tax as defined in Section 11911 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or on any real estate instrument, paper, or notice recorded in connection with a transfer of real property that is a residential dwelling to an owner-occupier. 

Restrictive Covenants Program - AB 1466 (Gov Code 12956.2.)

$2.00 Documents qualifying for the Building Homes & Jobs Act, SB 2, 2017 exemption, will be exempt from this $2 increase. Visit GC 27388.2, GC 12956.2, and Yolo County Resolution No 23-104 to learn more.
Documentary Transfer Tax $1.10 Per $1,000 City of Woodland, City of Davis, City of West Sacramento, City of Winters and Unincorporated Areas 
Conformed Copy Fee $1.00 Customer provides document copy 
First 8-1/2" x 11" page $15.00* Except documents listed below 
* 1st 8 1/2" x 11" page for Deed of Trust, Assignment of Deed of Trust, Reconveyance, Request for Notice, Notice of Default, Rescission, Substitution of Trustee and Notice of Trustee Sale, Amended Deed of Trust, Abstract of Judgment, Affidavit, Assignment of Rents, Assignment of a Lease, Construction Deed of Trust, CC&R's, Declaration of Homestead, Easement, A Lease, A Lien, Lot Line Adjustment, Mechanic's Lien, Modification for Deed of Trust, Notice of Completion, Quitclaim Deed, Subordination Agreement, A Release, and Trustee's Deed upon Sale $25.00 This fee includes an additional $10 fee that is for the mandated Fraud Prevention Fund ****** Effective February 13, 2013 
Each additional page (8-1/2" x 11"), per document $3.00  
Non-conforming sized documents per page $3.00  
Combined Documents-per title. 1st page $15.00/$25.00 See note on right 2 or more serially incorporated documents - * Please verify titles for appropriate fees (see above titles on left ) 
Each additional page of combined documents $3.00  
Documents Requiring Additional Indexing $4.00 Per recording reference 
Indexing 10 or more names $4.00 For each additional set of up to 10 names 
Penalty Print - per page $1.00 More than 9 lines per vertical inch or 22 characters per horizontal inch 
Preliminary 20 Day Notice $34.00  
Involuntary Lien Notice-(per name) $11.00  
Preliminary Change of Ownership Report $20.00 When not presented with certain documents at time of recording 
Release of State/County Lien $20.00  
Release of Unsecured Property Tax $19.00  
U.C.C. Financing Statements (1-2 pages) $20.00
U.C.C. Financing Statement (3 or more pages) $30.00
Filing Maps-first page $16.00  
Filing Maps - Each additional page $6.50  
Copy of Filed Map - per 18" x 26" per page $11.00  
Copy of Filed Map-per 11"x17" 1st page $7.35  
Copy of Filed Map-each additional page same map (11"x17") $2.00  
Filing paper not to be recorded $5.00  
Copy of Recorded Document-1st Page $7.35  
Each additional page, per document $2.00  
Certification Fee (per document) $6.50  
In Lieu of Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) $1.00  

Recorded Document Copy Fees

Item Fee Notes
Conformed Copy Fee $1.00 customer provides document copy 
Copy of Filed Map - per 18" x 26" per page $11.00  
Copy of Filed Map-per 11"x17" 1st page $7.35  
Copy of Filed Map-each additional page same map (11"x17") $2.00  
35mm $37.50 Access fee per roll; company duplicating is extra 
16mm $75.00 Access fee per roll; company duplicating is extra 
Copy of Recorded Document-1st Page $7.35  
Each additional page, per document $2.00  
Certification Fee (per document) $6.50  
In Lieu of Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) $1.00  

Marriage License Fees

Item Fee Notes
Regular Marriage License $98.00  
Confidential Marriage License $109.00  
Duplicate Marriage License $25.00  
Marriage Ceremony $93.00  Visit Civil Ceremony page (under the Marriage tab) for link to reserve your Marriage Ceremony date/time.
Search for Marriage Certificate $17.00  
Marriage Room Usage $93.00 Used for those that wish to have their own ceremony & officiant - No association to the Clerk/Recorder’s Office. Visit Civil Ceremony page (under the Marriage tab) for link to reserve online. 
Civil Marriage Commissioner - For a Day $109.00  
Marriage Witness Fee for Wedding Ceremony $32.00 Service upon request - this is an option when you cannot provide your own witness 

Vital Record Copy Fees

Item Fee Notes
Copy of Birth Record $29.00 Effective January 1, 2014 – Fee increase for Birth records. New fee: $25.00 per AB1053 (H&S 103625)& AB110 (H&S 100425, 100430 & 100435  
Copy of Birth Record for Government Agency $22.00 Effective January 1, 2014 - Fee increase for Gov. Birth records. New fees: $19.00 per AB1053 (H&S 103625)& AB110 (H&S 100425, 100430 & 100435  
Copy of Regular/Confidential Marriage Record $17.00  
Copy Marriage for a Government Agency $12.00  
Copy of Death Record-Public and Government Agency $24.00 Effective January 1, 2014 - Fee increase for Death records. New fees: $21.00 per AB1053 (H&S 103625)& AB110 (H&S 100425, 100430 & 100435  
Copy of Fetal Death Record-Public and Government Agency $21.00 Effective January 1, 2014 - Fee increase for Fetal Death records. New fees: $18.00 per AB1053 (H&S 103625)& AB110 (H&S 100425, 100430 & 100435  
Burial Permit $12.00 You must call to schedule an appointment before coming into the office. 
Homeless Person Birth Record Fee Exempt Effective July 1, 2015 - Request form must be completed and an Affidavit of Homeless Status Form must be submitted at the time of request. Click here for Information and Forms
Foster Care Birth Certificate Fee Exempt  
In Lieu of Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) $1.00  
Express Mail (Optional) $28.75 Within the U.S. only 
Priority Mail (Optional) $9.65 Within the U.S. only 

Notary Fees

Item Fee Notes
File Notary Clerk Oath & Bond $34.00  
Recording Fee for Bond (1st page) $15.00  
Each additional page $3.00  
In Lieu of Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) $1.00  

Process Server Fees

Item Fee Notes
Certificate of Registration $100.00  
Recording Fee for Bond (1st page) $15.00  
Each additional page $3.00  
Each Additional ID Card (optional) $10.00  

Professional Photocopier Fees

Item Fee Notes
Certificate of Registration $100.00  
Recording Fee for Bond (1st Page) $15.00  
Each Additional Page $3.00  
Each Additional ID Card (optional) $10.00  

Fictitious Business Name Fees

Item Fee Notes
First Business Name and One Person $55.00  
RENEWAL Fictitious Business Name and one person $55.00 Same as "NEW" form 
Each Additional Business Name and/or Person $8.00  
Withdrawal of a Partner $55.00  
Abandonment $55.00  
In Lieu of Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) $1.00  
FBN Search Fee $5.00 Per Name 

General Clerk Fees

Item Fee Notes
Notice of Determination - County Processing Fee $50.00 The Clerk/Recorder is only responsible for the filing of of the actual Notice of Determination - For other fees go to California Dept of Fish & Game website or the lead agency. 
Notice of Exemption - County Processing Fee $50.00 The Clerk/Recorder is only responsible for the filing of of the actual Notice of Exemption - For other fees go to California Dept of Fish & Game website or the lead agency. 
Certificate of Official Capacity or Signature Authorization $15.00  
Copy of Clerk Document-1st Page $7.35  
Each additional page, per document $2.00  
In Lieu of Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) $1.00