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Recording a Deed or Document in Fairfield County, CT
Fairfield County (population 959,768) records real-property documents through the Town/City Clerk — City of Bridgeport Town Clerk (Land Records Division). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Fairfield County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Town/City Clerk — City of Bridgeport Town Clerk (Land Records Division)
- Recording fee
- $70.00 for first page (non-MERS documents); $160.00 first page for MERS/nominee documents (Assignment/Release of Mortgage flat $160), effective per CT Public Act 25-168 (July 1, 2025) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance (transfer/conveyance tax administrative fee); +$5.00 if grantee's current mailing address not on deed; +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed under signatures)
- Mailing address
- City of Bridgeport Town Clerk, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
- Phone
- 203-576-7208
- Checks payable to
- City of Bridgeport / Town Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide CT cover sheet mandated; confirm local requirements with Town Clerk
Can you e-record in Fairfield County?
Yes. Fairfield County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Fairfield County, Connecticut
- Prepare the document so it meets Fairfield County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Town/City Clerk — City of Bridgeport Town Clerk (Land Records Division) at City of Bridgeport Town Clerk, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
- Pay the recording fee ($70.00 for first page (non-MERS documents); $160.00 first page for MERS/nominee documents (Assignment/Release of Mortgage flat $160), effective per CT Public Act 25-168 (July 1, 2025) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance (transfer/conveyance tax administrative fee); +$5.00 if grantee's current mailing address not on deed; +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed under signatures)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Fairfield County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Fairfield County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fairfield County?
The Town/City Clerk — City of Bridgeport Town Clerk (Land Records Division) charges $70.00 for first page (non-MERS documents); $160.00 first page for MERS/nominee documents (Assignment/Release of Mortgage flat $160), effective per CT Public Act 25-168 (July 1, 2025) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance (transfer/conveyance tax administrative fee); +$5.00 if grantee's current mailing address not on deed; +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed under signatures), with checks payable to City of Bridgeport / Town Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fairfield County?
Yes. Fairfield County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Fairfield County?
Mail recordings to Town/City Clerk — City of Bridgeport Town Clerk (Land Records Division): City of Bridgeport Town Clerk, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604 (203-576-7208).
Can Jurably record my document in Fairfield County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Fairfield County recorder in person.
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