Listed below are the most common errors when recording documents. These errors may result in your document not being recorded.

• Incorrect margins and sizing
• Missing 11-digit Parcel Number
  (APN - Assessor's Parcel Number)
• Incorrect payment or payment not included
• No Return Address -- Return to: Name and Address
• No Mail Tax Statements to: Name and Address
• Not Legible
• Name not printed below Signature
• Legal description incomplete or missing on Transfer of Deed
• Not including a Declaration of Value and RPTT form when recording a land document.

How do we deal with errors in your document submission?

Document Rejection:

If your document does not meet the recording requirements, it will not be recorded. Your document will be returned to you with an explanation of the necessary corrections.

Non-Compliance Fee:

If your document is not in compliance with the formatting standards, it may be recorded. However, you will be charged an additional non-compliance fee of $25.

If you are charged a non-compliance fee ($25) but have not included enough to cover the fee, your document will be rejected for recording and returned to you.