Maine · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hancock, ME
Hancock (population 57,171) records real-property documents through the Hancock 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.
Hancock recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hancock County Registry of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide fee schedule per Maine Registers of Deeds Association) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee add'l (+Included in flat rate under 2026 schedule)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 1059, Ellsworth, ME 04605 (physical: 50 State Street, Suite 9, Ellsworth, ME 04605)
- Phone
- (207) 667-8353 (fax 207-667-1410)
- Checks payable to
- unverified - confirm with Hancock County Registry of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet requirement confirmed; site references its own 'Instructions' page (hancockcountydeeds.com/instructions) with margin specs: 1 3/4in top margin first page, 1 1/2in bottom margin last page, 3/4in side margins on all pages
Can you e-record in Hancock?
Yes. Hancock 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 Hancock, Maine
- Prepare the document so it meets Hancock 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 Hancock County Registry of Deeds at PO Box 1059, Ellsworth, ME 04605 (physical: 50 State Street, Suite 9, Ellsworth, ME 04605).
- Pay the recording fee (Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide fee schedule per Maine Registers of Deeds Association) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee add'l (+Included in flat rate under 2026 schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hancock
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 Hancock 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.
Hancock recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hancock?
The Hancock County Registry of Deeds charges Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide fee schedule per Maine Registers of Deeds Association) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee add'l (+Included in flat rate under 2026 schedule), with checks payable to unverified - confirm with Hancock County Registry of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hancock?
Yes. Hancock 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 Hancock?
Mail recordings to Hancock County Registry of Deeds: PO Box 1059, Ellsworth, ME 04605 (physical: 50 State Street, Suite 9, Ellsworth, ME 04605) ((207) 667-8353 (fax 207-667-1410)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hancock?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hancock 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 Hancock recorder in person.
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Under contract in Hancock? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.