Santa Cruz County Recorder's Office

Phone: (831) 454-2800
Fax: (831) 454-3169
E-mail: rcd.web@santacruzcountyca.gov

Office Hours

  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Closed for lunch between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Recording Hours

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Documents received between 3:01 PM - 4:00 PM will be examined for recording the following business day.

Drop Box

  • An after hours Drop Box is located outside of the Recorder’s Office, Santa Cruz location only.  Documents left in the drop box will be examined for recording the following business day.

Office Locations & Days

  • Santa Cruz Office: 701 Ocean St., Room 230
    Open 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, except for county holidays
  • Watsonville Office: 500 Westridge Dr., 3rd entrance
    Open 2 days a week, Mondays and Fridays ONLY, except for county holidays

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