# Recording an online-notarized document in Orange County, California Last checked 2026-10-30. Quick answer * Documents for Orange County are recorded by the **Orange County Clerk-Recorder**. * Can California notaries notarize online? **Not yet (law passed, not in effect).** You can usually use an online notary commissioned in another state; see the [California rules](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/states/california/). * eRecording: **Yes**, through SECURE (operated by Orange County with Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego). ## The recording office Office : Orange County Clerk-Recorder Official website : [ocrecorder.com/recorder-services/property-documentsdocument-recording-services](https://ocrecorder.com/recorder-services/property-documentsdocument-recording-services) Address : 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Phone : [(714) 834-2887 (document examiner); main (714) 834-2500](tel:7148342887documentexaminer;main7148342500) eRecording : Accepted via SECURE (operated by Orange County with Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego) Remotely notarized documents : The county pages we read don't mention remote online notarization. The county says it implemented the nation's first electronic recording delivery system in 1997, records 80% of documents electronically, and SECURE has 3,444 authorized submitters (title, escrow, financial and government institutions). Sources (2) · checked 2026-10-30[OC Clerk-Recorder, Property Documents](https://ocrecorder.com/recorder-services/property-documentsdocument-recording-services) · [OC Clerk-Recorder, 11 million eRecorded documents](https://www.ocrecorder.com/news/orange-county-clerk-recorder-surpasses-11-million-electronically-submitted-documents) ## California online notarization rules **Can California notaries notarize online?** Not yet (law passed, not in effect). SB 696 (Stats. 2023, ch. 291), the Online Notarization Act. Per the CA Secretary of State, the online-notarization provisions become operative when the SOS completes its technology project or by January 1, 2030, whichever is earlier. **Maximum fee for a remote notarization:** Remote notarization not yet implemented. **Online notarizations from other states:** California recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states, but its remote online notarization framework is not yet in effect. Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1182, 1189, &1193 and Cal. Gov't Code § 8232.1 Our check: Cal. Gov. Code § 8232.1 (effective Jan 1, 2024) gives a notarial act performed in another state the same legal effect as a California notarization. Full details, with statute citations: [online notarization in California](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/states/california/). ## What you'll need to record it 1. **The notarized document itself.** An online notarization produces an electronic document. Orange County accepts electronic recording through SECURE (operated by Orange County with Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego), so a title company or eRecording vendor can usually submit the electronic file directly. 2. **Recording fees.** Fees are set by the county and state and change; check the current fee schedule on the [official Orange County Clerk-Recorder site](https://ocrecorder.com/recorder-services/property-documentsdocument-recording-services) before you submit. 3. **Any required state forms** for your document type (for example, transfer or property-tax forms for deeds). The county site lists what it requires. 4. **Confirmation the recipient accepts it.** The receiving office or party decides whether to accept a remotely notarized document. If unsure, call the office before your notary session. This page combines facts from the county's official site with California's rules as summarized on our state page. It is not legal advice. ## Related guides * [Online notary services compared](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/#compare) * [Cheapest online notary, by situation](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/cheapest-online-notary/) * [How to get a power of attorney notarized online](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/guides/power-of-attorney-notarized-online/) * [How to get USPS Form 1583 notarized online](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/guides/usps-form-1583-notarized-online/) * [Online notarization in California](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/states/california/) * [Online notarization in Florida](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/states/florida/) * [Online notarization in New York](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/states/new-york/) * [Online notarization in Texas](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/states/texas/) * [Online notary rules for all 50 states + DC](https://onlinenotaryguide.com/states/)