Maine · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Penobscot, ME
Penobscot (population 157,967) records real-property documents through the Penobscot 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.
Penobscot recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Penobscot County Registry of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $40 flat (non-government submitters); $25 flat (state/municipal submitters) — effective Jan 1, 2026 under LD 358 (site cache still shows older $19+$3-per-page schedule; verify current rate by phone) 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
- Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, 97 Hammond Street / PO Box 2070, Bangor, ME 04401
- Phone
- (207) 942-8797
- Checks payable to
- Penobscot County Registry of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not required; optional cover page permitted only if margin requirements can't be met
Can you e-record in Penobscot?
Yes. Penobscot 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 Penobscot, Maine
- Prepare the document so it meets Penobscot 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 Penobscot County Registry of Deeds at Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, 97 Hammond Street / PO Box 2070, Bangor, ME 04401.
- Pay the recording fee ($40 flat (non-government submitters); $25 flat (state/municipal submitters) — effective Jan 1, 2026 under LD 358 (site cache still shows older $19+$3-per-page schedule; verify current rate by phone) 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Penobscot standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Penobscot recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Penobscot?
The Penobscot County Registry of Deeds charges $40 flat (non-government submitters); $25 flat (state/municipal submitters) — effective Jan 1, 2026 under LD 358 (site cache still shows older $19+$3-per-page schedule; verify current rate by phone) 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 Penobscot County Registry of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Penobscot?
Yes. Penobscot 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 Penobscot?
Mail recordings to Penobscot County Registry of Deeds: Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, 97 Hammond Street / PO Box 2070, Bangor, ME 04401 ((207) 942-8797).
Can Jurably record my document in Penobscot for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Penobscot recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.