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Recording a Deed or Document in Baltimore city (independent city), MD
Baltimore city (independent city) (population 585,708) records real-property documents through the Circuit Court for Baltimore City - Land Records & Licenses Division, Clerk's Office. 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.
Baltimore city (independent city) recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Circuit Court for Baltimore City - Land Records & Licenses Division, Clerk's Office
- 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 first / $75.00 flat for any instrument 10+ pages (not solely principal residence) add'l (+$40.00 statewide land-records surcharge on recordable instruments (standard MD exemptions apply))
- Mailing address
- Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse, 100 North Calvert Street, Room 610, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Phone
- 410-333-3760
- Checks payable to
- Circuit Court for Baltimore City
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified - see MVLS/Legal Aid guide referenced (Recording a Deed in Baltimore City packet) for detailed checklist
Can you e-record in Baltimore city (independent city)?
Yes. Baltimore city (independent city) 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 Baltimore city (independent city), Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Baltimore city (independent city) 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 Baltimore City - Land Records & Licenses Division, Clerk's Office at Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse, 100 North Calvert Street, Room 610, Baltimore, MD 21202.
- 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 first / $75.00 flat for any instrument 10+ pages (not solely principal residence) add'l (+$40.00 statewide land-records surcharge on recordable instruments (standard MD exemptions apply))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Baltimore city (independent city)
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 Baltimore city (independent city) 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.
Baltimore city (independent city) recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Baltimore city (independent city)?
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City - Land Records & Licenses Division, Clerk's Office charges $20.00 (9 pages or less, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 for a release 9 pages or less first / $75.00 flat for any instrument 10+ pages (not solely principal residence) add'l (+$40.00 statewide land-records surcharge on recordable instruments (standard MD exemptions apply)), with checks payable to Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Baltimore city (independent city)?
Yes. Baltimore city (independent city) 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 Baltimore city (independent city)?
Mail recordings to Circuit Court for Baltimore City - Land Records & Licenses Division, Clerk's Office: Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse, 100 North Calvert Street, Room 610, Baltimore, MD 21202 (410-333-3760).
How can Jurably help with recording in Baltimore city (independent city)?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Baltimore city (independent city) 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 Baltimore city (independent city) 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.