Connecticut · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Fairfield County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Fairfield County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s 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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fairfield County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fairfield County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Fairfield County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.