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Recording a Deed or Document in New Castle County, DE
New Castle County (population 570,719) records real-property documents through the Recorder of Deeds, New Castle County. 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 Castle County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Recorder of Deeds, New Castle County
- Recording fee
- $13.00 per page plus $30.00 statewide document fee plus $5.00 technology fee first / $13.00 per page add'l (+$3.00 per each additional parcel/tax map description listed in the document)
- Mailing address
- 800 N. French Street, Fourth Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Phone
- (302) 395-7700
- Checks payable to
- unverified — confirm payee (typically 'Recorder of Deeds, New Castle County') before mailing
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified — county references a separate 'Recording Specifications' document not fully retrievable
Can you e-record in New Castle County?
Yes. New Castle 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 Castle County, Delaware
- Prepare the document so it meets New Castle 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, New Castle County at 800 N. French Street, Fourth Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801.
- Pay the recording fee ($13.00 per page plus $30.00 statewide document fee plus $5.00 technology fee first / $13.00 per page add'l (+$3.00 per each additional parcel/tax map description listed in the document)).
- 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 Castle 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 Castle County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in New Castle County?
The Recorder of Deeds, New Castle County charges $13.00 per page plus $30.00 statewide document fee plus $5.00 technology fee first / $13.00 per page add'l (+$3.00 per each additional parcel/tax map description listed in the document), with checks payable to unverified — confirm payee (typically 'Recorder of Deeds, New Castle County') before mailing. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in New Castle County?
Yes. New Castle 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 Castle County?
Mail recordings to Recorder of Deeds, New Castle County: 800 N. French Street, Fourth Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801 ((302) 395-7700).
Can Jurably record my document in New Castle 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 Castle County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.