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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.
How Jurably helps in Sussex 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 Sussex 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Sussex County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Sussex 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 Sussex County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.