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Recording Service

Document recording with the county or court recorder. Recorder fees passed through at cost.

Price$59Flat fee
Delivery window1-3 business daysFrom payment confirmation
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Recording Service handles the recorder-counter leg of getting a document into the county or court recorder's public index. We accept the document electronically, pre-check formatti

What's included

Everything in the flat rate.

No per-attempt upcharges. No mileage line items inside the standard coverage area.

Recording Service handles the recorder-counter leg of getting a document into the county or court recorder's public index. We accept the document electronically, pre-check formatting against the specific recorder's requirements (page margins, recording cover sheet, party identification block, indexing data), and submit either physically through a Servd runner or electronically through the county's eRecording provider. The recorded copy with the index data — book/page, instrument number, recording timestamp — comes back to your dashboard in 1-3 business days for most counties. The recorder leg is distinct from court filing: a recorder records instruments into the chain of title or public notice index (deeds, liens, judgments, abstracts, mechanic's liens, releases), while a court clerk files documents into a case file. Recording Service is the right tier for documents that need indexed public notice rather than docket entry. Recorder fees and any state documentary transfer tax are passed through at cost with no markup. We handle the cover sheet, the indexing data, and any required cross-references; you provide the document. Indexing data on the recorded copy makes the document immediately searchable in the chain of title or judgment lien index.
Pre-recording formatting check against the specific recorder's requirements
Recording cover sheet and indexing data prepared
Physical or eRecording submission as the recorder supports
Recorded copy with book/page or instrument number returned
Recorder fees and transfer tax passed through at cost
Indexing receipt on file in your dashboard
Re-submission at no additional service fee on recorder rejection
When to use it

Right tool for the matter.

Pick this service when one of these applies.

  • Recording a notarized deed or grant
  • Recording an abstract of judgment for lien purposes
  • Recording a mechanic's lien or release of lien
  • Recording a notice of pendency (lis pendens)
  • Recording an assignment, satisfaction, or reconveyance
How it works

Four steps. AI handles the orchestration.

  1. 01
    Start a chat.

    Drop in your documents or describe the matter. AI extracts the parties and the address.

  2. 02
    Confirm and pay.

    Quote appears in the Preview Panel. Square handles the card. Every case paid up-front — no Net invoicing.

  3. 03
    We dispatch.

    AI ranks the nearest qualified server. Admin confirms. You watch attempts live in chat.

  4. 04
    Affidavit delivered.

    Signed proof hits your inbox and Preview Panel. Court-ready.

Legal basis

Statutes that govern this service.

The affidavit or receipt we deliver tracks the form requirements of the jurisdiction where the work is performed.

Governing law

State recording statutes (e.g., California Government Code §27201 et seq.); county recorder local rules and fee schedules; applicable transfer-tax statutes.

Affidavit / receipt
Recorded document with book/page or instrument number, plus indexing receipt

Delivered to your dashboard on completion.

Disclaimer. Servd is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Statutory citations are informational. Consult counsel for matter-specific questions.

FAQ

Common questions.

If your situation isn't here, start a chat and we'll answer specifically.

How long does recording take?

Most counties record within 1-3 business days. Same-day eRecording is available in many California counties; the recorded copy with index data returns within a few hours of submission.

How are recorder fees charged?

Passed through at cost with no markup, on top of the $59 Recording Service fee. Documentary transfer tax (where applicable) is also passed through at cost.

What if the recorder rejects the document?

You are notified with the rejection reason. We hold the document, run any required fixes you authorize, and re-submit at no additional service fee. Recorder fees are typically not charged on rejection.

Do you handle the cover sheet and required forms?

Yes — most counties require a specific cover sheet (PCOR for property transfers, etc.). We prepare and include the correct cover sheet for the document type.

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Start your first recording service case.

Drop in your documents. The AI handles intake. You get a signed affidavit.