Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Charles County, MD
Charles County (population 166,617) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County - 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.
Charles County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County - Land Records Department
- Recording fee
- $60 flat if principal residence (any length); otherwise $115 for non-exempt instruments 9+ pages (deeds/mortgages) first / Included in flat $60/$115 tiered fee; $50 for release of deed of trust add'l (+Recordation tax $5.00 per $500 of consideration (payable to Charles County, MD); County transfer tax 0.5%; State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% for first-time homebuyer/primary residence))
- Mailing address
- Circuit Court for Charles County, Land Records Dept, P.O. Box 970, La Plata, MD 20646-0970 (courthouse: 200 Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646)
- Phone
- 301-932-3223
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County / Charles County, MD (recordation tax)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes - statewide Maryland Land Instrument Intake Sheet required (4 copies, 8.5x14 paper); 3-inch top margin on first page reserved for clerk recording stamp
Can you e-record in Charles County?
Yes. Charles 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 Charles County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Charles 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County - Land Records Department at Circuit Court for Charles County, Land Records Dept, P.O. Box 970, La Plata, MD 20646-0970 (courthouse: 200 Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646).
- Pay the recording fee ($60 flat if principal residence (any length); otherwise $115 for non-exempt instruments 9+ pages (deeds/mortgages) first / Included in flat $60/$115 tiered fee; $50 for release of deed of trust add'l (+Recordation tax $5.00 per $500 of consideration (payable to Charles County, MD); County transfer tax 0.5%; State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% for first-time homebuyer/primary residence))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Charles 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 Charles 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.
Charles County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Charles County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County - Land Records Department charges $60 flat if principal residence (any length); otherwise $115 for non-exempt instruments 9+ pages (deeds/mortgages) first / Included in flat $60/$115 tiered fee; $50 for release of deed of trust add'l (+Recordation tax $5.00 per $500 of consideration (payable to Charles County, MD); County transfer tax 0.5%; State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% for first-time homebuyer/primary residence)), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County / Charles County, MD (recordation tax). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Charles County?
Yes. Charles 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 Charles County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County - Land Records Department: Circuit Court for Charles County, Land Records Dept, P.O. Box 970, La Plata, MD 20646-0970 (courthouse: 200 Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646) (301-932-3223).
How can Jurably help with recording in Charles County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Charles 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 Charles County recorder in person.
Under contract in Charles County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.