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Recording a Deed or Document in New Haven County, CT
New Haven County (population 863,700) records real-property documents through the City Clerk — City of New Haven. 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.
New Haven County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- City Clerk — City of New Haven
- Recording fee
- $70.00 first page (non-MERS), effective July 1, 2025 per CT Public Act 25-168; MERS Grantor filings $160.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance; +$5.00 if deed lacks current grantee mailing address; +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed beneath signatures; Subdivision Map Filing & Indexing $30.00)
- Mailing address
- City of New Haven, City Clerk's Office, 200 Orange Street, Room 202, New Haven, CT 06510
- Phone
- (203) 946-8339
- Checks payable to
- City of New Haven / City Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No statewide CT cover sheet mandated; confirm local requirements with City Clerk
Can you e-record in New Haven County?
Yes. New Haven 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 New Haven County, Connecticut
- Prepare the document so it meets New Haven 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 City Clerk — City of New Haven at City of New Haven, City Clerk's Office, 200 Orange Street, Room 202, New Haven, CT 06510.
- Pay the recording fee ($70.00 first page (non-MERS), effective July 1, 2025 per CT Public Act 25-168; MERS Grantor filings $160.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance; +$5.00 if deed lacks current grantee mailing address; +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed beneath signatures; Subdivision Map Filing & Indexing $30.00)).
- 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 New Haven 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.
New Haven County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in New Haven County?
The City Clerk — City of New Haven charges $70.00 first page (non-MERS), effective July 1, 2025 per CT Public Act 25-168; MERS Grantor filings $160.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance; +$5.00 if deed lacks current grantee mailing address; +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed beneath signatures; Subdivision Map Filing & Indexing $30.00), with checks payable to City of New Haven / City Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in New Haven County?
Yes. New Haven 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 New Haven County?
Mail recordings to City Clerk — City of New Haven: City of New Haven, City Clerk's Office, 200 Orange Street, Room 202, New Haven, CT 06510 ((203) 946-8339).
Can Jurably record my document in New Haven 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 New Haven County recorder in person.
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