Maine · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin, ME
Franklin (population 30,824) records real-property documents through the Franklin 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.
Franklin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Registry of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide new schedule; prior 2024 schedule was $19+$3 surcharge first page, $2/addl page) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee under 2026 schedule add'l (+Included in flat rate under 2026 schedule (previously $13/reference, $1/name over 4))
- Mailing address
- 140 Main Street, Suite 5, Farmington, ME 04938
- Phone
- (207) 778-5889
- Checks payable to
- unverified - confirm with Franklin County Registry of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Registry publishes a 'How to Record a Deed' guide and 'Document Margin Requirements' PDF - confirm exact cover sheet mandate directly, not fully confirmable from site content alone
Can you e-record in Franklin?
Franklin 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 Franklin, Maine
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 Franklin County Registry of Deeds at 140 Main Street, Suite 5, Farmington, ME 04938.
- Pay the recording fee (Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide new schedule; prior 2024 schedule was $19+$3 surcharge first page, $2/addl page) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee under 2026 schedule add'l (+Included in flat rate under 2026 schedule (previously $13/reference, $1/name over 4))).
- 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 Franklin standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Franklin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin?
The Franklin County Registry of Deeds charges Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide new schedule; prior 2024 schedule was $19+$3 surcharge first page, $2/addl page) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee under 2026 schedule add'l (+Included in flat rate under 2026 schedule (previously $13/reference, $1/name over 4)), with checks payable to unverified - confirm with Franklin County Registry of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin?
Franklin 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 Franklin?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Registry of Deeds: 140 Main Street, Suite 5, Farmington, ME 04938 ((207) 778-5889).
Can Jurably record my document in Franklin for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Franklin recorder in person.
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