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Recording a Deed or Document in New London County, CT
New London County (population 268,805) records real-property documents through the N/A — Connecticut has no county government or county-level recording office. Real property deeds/mortgages/liens are recorded by the individual Town Clerk of each of the 21 towns within New London County (e.g., New London, Norwich, Groton, Waterford, Stonington, etc.), per CT Gen. Stat. §7-24.. 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 London County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- N/A — Connecticut has no county government or county-level recording office. Real property deeds/mortgages/liens are recorded by the individual Town Clerk of each of the 21 towns within New London County (e.g., New London, Norwich, Groton, Waterford, Stonington, etc.), per CT Gen. Stat. §7-24.
- Recording fee
- not available — set independently by each town (typically $60 for first page under state land record statute, but must be confirmed per town) first / not available — varies by town add'l (+not available — varies by town)
- Mailing address
- not available — varies by town; contact the specific Town Clerk's office where the property is located
- Phone
- not available — varies by town
- Checks payable to
- not available — varies by town (typically "Town of [Name] Town Clerk")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: not available — no statewide requirement; some towns require a Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return (Form OP-236) coversheet
Can you e-record in New London County?
Yes. New London 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 New London County, Connecticut
- Prepare the document so it meets New London 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 N/A — Connecticut has no county government or county-level recording office. Real property deeds/mortgages/liens are recorded by the individual Town Clerk of each of the 21 towns within New London County (e.g., New London, Norwich, Groton, Waterford, Stonington, etc.), per CT Gen. Stat. §7-24. at not available — varies by town; contact the specific Town Clerk's office where the property is located.
- Pay the recording fee (not available — set independently by each town (typically $60 for first page under state land record statute, but must be confirmed per town) first / not available — varies by town add'l (+not available — varies by town)).
- 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 London 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 London County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in New London County?
The N/A — Connecticut has no county government or county-level recording office. Real property deeds/mortgages/liens are recorded by the individual Town Clerk of each of the 21 towns within New London County (e.g., New London, Norwich, Groton, Waterford, Stonington, etc.), per CT Gen. Stat. §7-24. charges not available — set independently by each town (typically $60 for first page under state land record statute, but must be confirmed per town) first / not available — varies by town add'l (+not available — varies by town), with checks payable to not available — varies by town (typically "Town of [Name] Town Clerk"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in New London County?
Yes. New London 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 New London County?
Mail recordings to N/A — Connecticut has no county government or county-level recording office. Real property deeds/mortgages/liens are recorded by the individual Town Clerk of each of the 21 towns within New London County (e.g., New London, Norwich, Groton, Waterford, Stonington, etc.), per CT Gen. Stat. §7-24.: not available — varies by town; contact the specific Town Clerk's office where the property is located (not available — varies by town).
Can Jurably record my document in New London 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 London County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.