Legal Document Assistants are those who, for compensation, provide any self-help service to members of the public who are representing themselves in a legal matter. A legal document assistant is a non-lawyer authorized to prepare legal documents in a ministerial manner for people representing themselves.
Professional Registrations are only accepted in person at our San Diego Main Office and San Marcos Office from 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. Appointments are encouraged, but not required.
To register as a Legal Document Assistant in San Diego County, you must meet the following requirements:
To register as a Legal Document Assistant in San Diego County, you must meet the following requirements:
Appointments are encouraged for this service, but not required.
Schedule up to 1 week in advance.
Select Recorder-Clerk, then Professional Registration.
The fee is payable by cash, check or money order, or credit/debit
card.
An additional $2.50 surcharge is applicable for card payments.
Check or money order payable to: San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.