Maine · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Somerset, ME
Somerset (population 51,620) records real-property documents through the Somerset 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.
Somerset recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Somerset County Registry of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $40.00 ($35 + $5) non-government submitters; $25.00 state/municipal — flat per-document, confirmed directly on Somerset site first / None — flat fee regardless of page count add'l (+None separately (previously $13/reference); attestation $5/document + $1/copy if requested; plans $50 flat; photocopies $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Somerset County Registry of Deeds, Somerset Superior Courthouse, 41 Court Street, 1st Floor, Skowhegan, ME 04976
- Phone
- (207) 474-3421
- Checks payable to
- Somerset County Registry of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not required; optional cover page only if margins can't be met
Can you e-record in Somerset?
Somerset 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 Somerset, Maine
- Prepare the document so it meets Somerset 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 Somerset County Registry of Deeds at Somerset County Registry of Deeds, Somerset Superior Courthouse, 41 Court Street, 1st Floor, Skowhegan, ME 04976.
- Pay the recording fee ($40.00 ($35 + $5) non-government submitters; $25.00 state/municipal — flat per-document, confirmed directly on Somerset site first / None — flat fee regardless of page count add'l (+None separately (previously $13/reference); attestation $5/document + $1/copy if requested; plans $50 flat; photocopies $1/page)).
- 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 Somerset 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.
Somerset recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Somerset?
The Somerset County Registry of Deeds charges $40.00 ($35 + $5) non-government submitters; $25.00 state/municipal — flat per-document, confirmed directly on Somerset site first / None — flat fee regardless of page count add'l (+None separately (previously $13/reference); attestation $5/document + $1/copy if requested; plans $50 flat; photocopies $1/page), with checks payable to Somerset 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 Somerset?
Somerset 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 Somerset?
Mail recordings to Somerset County Registry of Deeds: Somerset County Registry of Deeds, Somerset Superior Courthouse, 41 Court Street, 1st Floor, Skowhegan, ME 04976 ((207) 474-3421).
Can Jurably record my document in Somerset 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 Somerset recorder in person.
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