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.
How Jurably helps in Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Baltimore County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Baltimore 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 Baltimore County recorder in person.
Under contract in Baltimore County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.