Maine · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Oxford, ME
Oxford (population 60,346) records real-property documents through the Oxford 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.
Oxford recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Oxford County Registry of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $40 flat (non-government submitters); $25 flat (state/municipal submitters) — effective Jan 1, 2026 under LD 358 first / None — flat per-document fee regardless of page count (LD 358, eff. 1/1/2026); plans/surveys $50 flat add'l (+None separately — marginal reference/indexing surcharges eliminated by LD 358 flat-fee law)
- Mailing address
- Oxford County Registry of Deeds, 26 Western Ave / PO Box 179, South Paris, ME 04281
- Phone
- (207) 743-6211
- Checks payable to
- Oxford County Registry of Deeds (unverified exact payee line — confirm with registry)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not required; optional cover page permitted only if page margins cannot meet formatting rules
Can you e-record in Oxford?
Yes. Oxford 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 Oxford, Maine
- Prepare the document so it meets Oxford 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 Oxford County Registry of Deeds at Oxford County Registry of Deeds, 26 Western Ave / PO Box 179, South Paris, ME 04281.
- Pay the recording fee ($40 flat (non-government submitters); $25 flat (state/municipal submitters) — effective Jan 1, 2026 under LD 358 first / None — flat per-document fee regardless of page count (LD 358, eff. 1/1/2026); plans/surveys $50 flat add'l (+None separately — marginal reference/indexing surcharges eliminated by LD 358 flat-fee law)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Oxford
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 Oxford 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.
Oxford recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Oxford?
The Oxford County Registry of Deeds charges $40 flat (non-government submitters); $25 flat (state/municipal submitters) — effective Jan 1, 2026 under LD 358 first / None — flat per-document fee regardless of page count (LD 358, eff. 1/1/2026); plans/surveys $50 flat add'l (+None separately — marginal reference/indexing surcharges eliminated by LD 358 flat-fee law), with checks payable to Oxford County Registry of Deeds (unverified exact payee line — confirm with registry). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Oxford?
Yes. Oxford 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 Oxford?
Mail recordings to Oxford County Registry of Deeds: Oxford County Registry of Deeds, 26 Western Ave / PO Box 179, South Paris, ME 04281 ((207) 743-6211).
How can Jurably help with recording in Oxford?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Oxford 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 Oxford recorder in person.
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Under contract in Oxford? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.