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Recording a Deed or Document in Middlesex County, CT
Middlesex County (population 164,759) records real-property documents through the Town Clerk — City of Middletown. 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.
Middlesex County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Town Clerk — City of Middletown
- Recording fee
- $70.00 first page for non-nominee documents, effective July 1, 2025 per CT Public Act 25-168 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance; +$5.00 if deed lacks current grantee mailing address (except mortgage deeds); +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed beneath signatures; foreclosure registration $70 + Lis Pendens fee)
- Mailing address
- City of Middletown Town Clerk, 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown, CT 06457 (confirm room/suite with office)
- Phone
- (860) 638-4910
- Checks payable to
- City of Middletown / Town Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No statewide CT cover sheet mandated; confirm local requirements with Town Clerk
Can you e-record in Middlesex County?
Yes. Middlesex County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Middlesex County, Connecticut
- Prepare the document so it meets Middlesex 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, CSC, or by mail to Town Clerk — City of Middletown at City of Middletown Town Clerk, 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown, CT 06457 (confirm room/suite with office).
- Pay the recording fee ($70.00 first page for non-nominee documents, effective July 1, 2025 per CT Public Act 25-168 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance; +$5.00 if deed lacks current grantee mailing address (except mortgage deeds); +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed beneath signatures; foreclosure registration $70 + Lis Pendens fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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.
Middlesex County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Middlesex County?
The Town Clerk — City of Middletown charges $70.00 first page for non-nominee documents, effective July 1, 2025 per CT Public Act 25-168 first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance; +$5.00 if deed lacks current grantee mailing address (except mortgage deeds); +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed beneath signatures; foreclosure registration $70 + Lis Pendens fee), with checks payable to City of Middletown / Town Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Middlesex County?
Yes. Middlesex County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Middlesex County?
Mail recordings to Town Clerk — City of Middletown: City of Middletown Town Clerk, 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown, CT 06457 (confirm room/suite with office) ((860) 638-4910).
How can Jurably help with recording in Middlesex County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County recorder in person.
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