Maine · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cumberland, ME
Cumberland (population 317,222) records real-property documents through the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds. 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.
Cumberland recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cumberland County Registry of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document regardless of page count first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee add'l (+Included in flat rate; plan recording flat $50 ($45+$5))
- Mailing address
- 27 Northport Dr, Portland, ME 04103
- Phone
- (207) 871-8389
- Checks payable to
- unverified - confirm with Cumberland County Registry of Deeds (likely 'Cumberland County Registry of Deeds' or 'Cumberland County Treasurer')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet requirement found; declaration of value (transfer tax) form required with all deeds, and Maine Revenue Services Document Locator Number (DLN) must appear on the deed's first page
Can you e-record in Cumberland?
Cumberland records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Cumberland, Maine
- Prepare the document so it meets Cumberland 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 by mail to Cumberland County Registry of Deeds at 27 Northport Dr, Portland, ME 04103.
- Pay the recording fee (Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document regardless of page count first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee add'l (+Included in flat rate; plan recording flat $50 ($45+$5))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cumberland
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 Cumberland 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Cumberland recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cumberland?
The Cumberland County Registry of Deeds charges Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document regardless of page count first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee add'l (+Included in flat rate; plan recording flat $50 ($45+$5)), with checks payable to unverified - confirm with Cumberland County Registry of Deeds (likely 'Cumberland County Registry of Deeds' or 'Cumberland County Treasurer'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cumberland?
Cumberland records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Cumberland?
Mail recordings to Cumberland County Registry of Deeds: 27 Northport Dr, Portland, ME 04103 ((207) 871-8389).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cumberland?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cumberland 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 Cumberland recorder in person.
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Under contract in Cumberland? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.