Our trained examiners review all documents at the counter to make sure they meet Basic recording requirements and title-specific requirements set by California law.
By standard mail
Send the original document with payment to our mailing address:
Marin County Recorder
PO Box C
San Rafael, CA 94913
By express mail
Send the original document with payment to our physical location:
Marin County Recorder
3501 Civic Center Dr.
Room 232, Marin Civic Center
San Rafael, CA 94903
In person
Office hours
- For same-day recording, documents must be reviewed before 3 p.m.
- Documents received after 3 p.m. may still be accepted with payment, then recorded the next business day.
Payment options
- Cash (we do not accept bills larger than $20).
- Check or money order (payable to Marin County Recorder).
- Debit or credit card (additional fees apply).