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Recording a Deed or Document in Sussex County, DE
Sussex County (population 237,378) records real-property documents through the Recorder of Deeds, Sussex 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.
Sussex County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Recorder of Deeds, Sussex County
- Recording fee
- $9.00 per page plus $30.00 document surcharge fee plus $1.00 maintenance fee per document (plats/surveys: $30.00 per page) first / $9.00 per page add'l (+$15.00 for recording/comparing/indexing a mortgage satisfaction piece; $30.00 noncompliance fee per document violating formatting requirements)
- Mailing address
- 2 The Circle, P.O. Box 827, Georgetown, DE 19947
- Phone
- (302) 855-7785
- Checks payable to
- Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: General Information Sheet is mandatory for all deed documents
Can you e-record in Sussex County?
Yes. Sussex 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 Sussex County, Delaware
- Prepare the document so it meets Sussex 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, Sussex County at 2 The Circle, P.O. Box 827, Georgetown, DE 19947.
- Pay the recording fee ($9.00 per page plus $30.00 document surcharge fee plus $1.00 maintenance fee per document (plats/surveys: $30.00 per page) first / $9.00 per page add'l (+$15.00 for recording/comparing/indexing a mortgage satisfaction piece; $30.00 noncompliance fee per document violating formatting requirements)).
- 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 Sussex 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.
Sussex County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sussex County?
The Recorder of Deeds, Sussex County charges $9.00 per page plus $30.00 document surcharge fee plus $1.00 maintenance fee per document (plats/surveys: $30.00 per page) first / $9.00 per page add'l (+$15.00 for recording/comparing/indexing a mortgage satisfaction piece; $30.00 noncompliance fee per document violating formatting requirements), with checks payable to Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sussex County?
Yes. Sussex 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 Sussex County?
Mail recordings to Recorder of Deeds, Sussex County: 2 The Circle, P.O. Box 827, Georgetown, DE 19947 ((302) 855-7785).
Can Jurably record my document in Sussex 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 Sussex County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.