Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Baltimore County, MD
Baltimore County (population 854,535) records real-property documents through the Circuit Court for Baltimore County - Clerk's Office (Land Records). 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 County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Circuit Court for Baltimore County - Clerk's Office (Land Records)
- 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
- Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 6754, Towson, MD 21285-6754 (Physical: 401 Bosley Avenue, 2nd Floor, Towson, MD 21204)
- Phone
- 410-887-2601
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified - contact office to confirm current cover sheet requirement
Can you e-record in Baltimore County?
Yes. Baltimore County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Baltimore County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Baltimore 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, CSC, or by mail to Circuit Court for Baltimore County - Clerk's Office (Land Records) at Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 6754, Towson, MD 21285-6754 (Physical: 401 Bosley Avenue, 2nd Floor, Towson, MD 21204).
- 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Baltimore County 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.
Baltimore County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Baltimore County?
The Circuit Court for Baltimore County - Clerk's Office (Land Records) 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Baltimore County?
Yes. Baltimore County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 County?
Mail recordings to Circuit Court for Baltimore County - Clerk's Office (Land Records): Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 6754, Towson, MD 21285-6754 (Physical: 401 Bosley Avenue, 2nd Floor, Towson, MD 21204) (410-887-2601).
Can Jurably record my document in Baltimore County 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 Baltimore County recorder in person.
Record in Baltimore County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.