The answer is the buyer. Who typically pays for recording fees to record the deed and deed of trust? The answer is the buyer.
A deed of trust creates a lien on the purchased property when it is executed and delivered by the trustor/borrower to the beneficiary (usually the lender). Once executed and delivered, the deed of trust takes priority as a security against the property in relation to any other liens previously recorded.
Record the Signed Documents at the County Recorder's Office Take the original signed and notarized Deed of Trust and Promissory Note to the County Recorder's Office for the county where the property is located. In Sacramento, this is at 3636 American River Drive, Ste. 110, Sacramento CA 95864.
So, who is responsible for recording a property deed? This responsibility typically lies with your title or escrow agent. They will “record” the deed by filling out and filing your original deed in the appropriate government office in your local county.
Erecording, or electronic document recording, is the process of transmitting real property documents electronically to the local government entity charged with recording and maintaining public records.
The County Clerk as Recorder of Deeds/Official Public Records: Texas Government Code, Local Government Code, Property Code, Uniform Commercial Code, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Business and Commercial Code.
The deed of trust must then be recorded with the county where the property is located, and each of the parties (the trustor, trustee, and lender) should keep a copy of the recorded document.
Basic Recording Requirements Return Address (GC 27361.6) ... Name(s) of Person(s) Requesting Recording (GC 27361.6) ... Legibility/Photographability (GC 27361.7) ... English Language Translation (GC 27293; AG OPINION 82 – 1209; CC 2923.3) ... Title of Document (GC 27324) ... Names of Party(ies) to be Indexed (GC 27280.5)
Assessor/Recorder/Clerk Office, County of San Diego | County Assessor, County Administration Center Room 103.