Maine · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Aroostook, ME
Aroostook (population 66,609) records real-property documents through the Aroostook County Registry of Deeds (split into Northern District - Fort Kent, and Southern District - Houlton). 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.
Aroostook recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Aroostook County Registry of Deeds (split into Northern District - Fort Kent, and Southern District - Houlton)
- Recording fee
- Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide fee schedule) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee under new 2026 schedule add'l (+Included in flat rate under new 2026 schedule (previously $13/reference after first))
- Mailing address
- Northern: 22 Hall St, Suite 201, PO Box 47, Fort Kent, ME 04743 | Southern: 26 Court Street, Suite 102, Houlton, ME 04730
- Phone
- Northern: (207) 834-3925 | Southern: (207) 532-1500
- Checks payable to
- unverified - confirm with respective District Registry
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet mandate found; must meet Maine Registers of Deeds Assn uniform format standards
Can you e-record in Aroostook?
Yes. Aroostook accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Aroostook, Maine
- Prepare the document so it meets Aroostook 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, ePN, or by mail to Aroostook County Registry of Deeds (split into Northern District - Fort Kent, and Southern District - Houlton) at Northern: 22 Hall St, Suite 201, PO Box 47, Fort Kent, ME 04743 | Southern: 26 Court Street, Suite 102, Houlton, ME 04730.
- Pay the recording fee (Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide fee schedule) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee under new 2026 schedule add'l (+Included in flat rate under new 2026 schedule (previously $13/reference after first))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Aroostook
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 Aroostook 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.
Aroostook recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Aroostook?
The Aroostook County Registry of Deeds (split into Northern District - Fort Kent, and Southern District - Houlton) charges Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide fee schedule) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee under new 2026 schedule add'l (+Included in flat rate under new 2026 schedule (previously $13/reference after first)), with checks payable to unverified - confirm with respective District Registry. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Aroostook?
Yes. Aroostook accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Aroostook?
Mail recordings to Aroostook County Registry of Deeds (split into Northern District - Fort Kent, and Southern District - Houlton): Northern: 22 Hall St, Suite 201, PO Box 47, Fort Kent, ME 04743 | Southern: 26 Court Street, Suite 102, Houlton, ME 04730 (Northern: (207) 834-3925 | Southern: (207) 532-1500).
How can Jurably help with recording in Aroostook?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Aroostook 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 Aroostook recorder in person.
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