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Recording a Deed or Document in Kent County, DE
Kent County (population 181,851) records real-property documents through the Recorder of Deeds, Kent County Levy Court. 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.
Kent County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Recorder of Deeds, Kent County Levy Court
- Recording fee
- $10.00 per page (including first page), plus $36.00 document fee ($30.00 State + $1.00 County + $5.00 Technology), effective June 1, 2024 first / $10.00 per page add'l (+$40.00 non-conforming fee per document if formatting requirements not met; $20.00 rejection fee; $5.00 per additional tax parcel/map number for deeds; $7.00 notation fee per mortgage)
- Mailing address
- 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901
- Phone
- (302) 744-2314 (Recorder of Deeds); Levy Court main line (302) 744-2300
- Checks payable to
- unverified — confirm payee name (typically 'Kent County Recorder of Deeds' or 'Kent County Levy Court') before mailing
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified — see 'Standards for Recording' (KCROD-15.0) document
Can you e-record in Kent County?
Yes. Kent 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 Kent County, Delaware
- Prepare the document so it meets Kent 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 Recorder of Deeds, Kent County Levy Court at 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 per page (including first page), plus $36.00 document fee ($30.00 State + $1.00 County + $5.00 Technology), effective June 1, 2024 first / $10.00 per page add'l (+$40.00 non-conforming fee per document if formatting requirements not met; $20.00 rejection fee; $5.00 per additional tax parcel/map number for deeds; $7.00 notation fee per mortgage)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kent 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 Kent 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.
Kent County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kent County?
The Recorder of Deeds, Kent County Levy Court charges $10.00 per page (including first page), plus $36.00 document fee ($30.00 State + $1.00 County + $5.00 Technology), effective June 1, 2024 first / $10.00 per page add'l (+$40.00 non-conforming fee per document if formatting requirements not met; $20.00 rejection fee; $5.00 per additional tax parcel/map number for deeds; $7.00 notation fee per mortgage), with checks payable to unverified — confirm payee name (typically 'Kent County Recorder of Deeds' or 'Kent County Levy Court') before mailing. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kent County?
Yes. Kent 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 Kent County?
Mail recordings to Recorder of Deeds, Kent County Levy Court: 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901 ((302) 744-2314 (Recorder of Deeds); Levy Court main line (302) 744-2300).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kent County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kent 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 Kent County recorder in person.
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