Recording Information
BASIC RECORDING REQUIREMENTS
Although we cannot give legal advice, we can provide you with the requirements to make your document acceptable for recording, access printable checklist here. When a document transferring ownership of real property is presented for recording, we will look for the following information:
- Name(s) of the Grantor(s). Also known as the Seller(s), old owners
- Name(s) of the Grantee(s). Also known as the Buyer(s), new owners
- Description/identification of real property located in Yolo County
- Assessor's Parcel Number
- Documentary transfer tax declaration
- "When recorded mail to" address
- Mailing address for future tax statements, if applicable
- City where property located or unincorporated specified
- Signature(s) of grantor(s)
- Signature(s) of grantor(s) acknowledged by a notary public
In addition, a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (Form BOE-502-A) must accompany the document. If the form is not presented at the time of recording, an additional recording fee of $20.00 will be assessed.
As a courtesy, some forms are available online. Also, The Sacramento Law Library has information on how to prepare land record documents Sacramento Law Library - DISCLAIMER; this website is not affiliated with the Yolo County Clerk/Recorder's Office
RECORD IN-PERSON
Walk-In service available in the office of the Yolo County Clerk-Recorder located at:
The Erwin Meyer Administration Center
625 Court Street, Room B-01
Woodland, CA 95695
Documents presented by 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) are recorded the same day.
RECORD BY MAIL
Mail your documents, along with a check or money order payable to the "Yolo County Clerk-Recorder," to:
Yolo County Clerk-Recorder
P.O. Box 1130
Woodland, CA 95695
Documents received by mail are recorded within 2-3 business days.
FEES:
Recording fees are available from the online fee schedule.