Miscellaneous Recording Information and Hours

If a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report is required, but not completed, signed and submitted at the time of recording, an additional $20 will be due.

We will stamp and return a conformed copy for free if a self addressed stamped envelope and photo copy of the original document is included with the actual original to be recorded.

You may mail in your documents for recording with a check, cashiers check, or money order made payable to the Alpine County Recorder. We also take credit cards over the phone or in person, for any of our services.

Our US Postal Service mailing address is P.O. Box 155 Markleeville, CA 96120

The address for overnight courier service, or to visit in person is 99 Water Street Markleeville, CA 96120

Please allow up to 45 working days to receive your original recorded document back in the mail.

The Office of the Recorder is prohibited from giving any legal advice or assisting in document preparation. We are also unable to provide notary services.

Recording hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - excluding holidays

General office hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - excluding holidays

The following are holidays in 2025 that the County is closed.

Wednesday, January 01, New Year's Day (Observed) 

Monday, January 20, Martin Luther King Day

Wednesday, February 12, Lincoln's Birthday (Observed) 

Monday, February 17, President's Day

Monday, May 26, Memorial Day

Friday, July 4, Independence Day

Monday, September 1, Labor Day 

Monday, October 13, Columbus/ Indigenous People's Day 

Tuesday, November 11, Veteran's Day (Observed) 

Thursday November 27, Thanksgiving

Friday, November 28, Day After Thanksgiving 

Wednesday, December 24, (1/2 day) Christmas Eve 

Thursday, December 25, Christmas (Observed) 

Friday, December 26, Day After Christmas 

Wednesday, December 31, (1/2 Day) New Year's Eve