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Recording a Deed or Document in Anne Arundel County, MD
Anne Arundel County (population 588,261) records real-property documents through the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County - Clerk's Office, Land Records Department. 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.
Anne Arundel County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County - Clerk's Office, Land Records Department
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (9 pages or less, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 for a release 9 pages or less; $20.00 for termination of financing statement first / $75.00 flat for any instrument 10+ pages (not solely principal residence) add'l (+$40.00 statewide land-records surcharge on recordable instruments (with standard MD exemptions: Power of Attorney, foreclosure Notice of Sale request, plats, HOA disclosures))
- Mailing address
- Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, ATTN: Land Records Department, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Phone
- 410-222-1425
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified - contact Land Records Department to confirm current cover sheet requirement
Can you e-record in Anne Arundel County?
Yes. Anne Arundel County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Anne Arundel County 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, or by mail to Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County - Clerk's Office, Land Records Department at Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, ATTN: Land Records Department, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (9 pages or less, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 for a release 9 pages or less; $20.00 for termination of financing statement first / $75.00 flat for any instrument 10+ pages (not solely principal residence) add'l (+$40.00 statewide land-records surcharge on recordable instruments (with standard MD exemptions: Power of Attorney, foreclosure Notice of Sale request, plats, HOA disclosures))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Anne Arundel County
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 Anne Arundel County 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.
Anne Arundel County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Anne Arundel County?
The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County - Clerk's Office, Land Records Department charges $20.00 (9 pages or less, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 for a release 9 pages or less; $20.00 for termination of financing statement first / $75.00 flat for any instrument 10+ pages (not solely principal residence) add'l (+$40.00 statewide land-records surcharge on recordable instruments (with standard MD exemptions: Power of Attorney, foreclosure Notice of Sale request, plats, HOA disclosures)), with checks payable to Clerk of the Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Anne Arundel County?
Yes. Anne Arundel County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Anne Arundel County?
Mail recordings to Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County - Clerk's Office, Land Records Department: Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, ATTN: Land Records Department, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-222-1425).
How can Jurably help with recording in Anne Arundel County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Anne Arundel County 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 Anne Arundel County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.