Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Frederick County, MD
Frederick County (population 271,717) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County - Land Records Division. 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.
Frederick County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County - Land Records Division
- Recording fee
- $60 flat if principal residence (any length); otherwise $115 for non-exempt instruments 9+ pages first / Included in flat tiered fee; $50 for release of deed of trust add'l (+Recordation tax $7.00 per $500 of consideration; No county transfer tax; Tax Status Certificate fee $20; State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% FTHB primary residence))
- Mailing address
- Circuit Court for Frederick County, Land Records Division, 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
- Phone
- 301-600-1976 (Land Recording/Licensing line 301-600-1965; toll-free 1-800-341-8797)
- Checks payable to
- Treasurer, Frederick County (recordation/transfer amounts); Clerk of the Circuit Court (recording fees)
- 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 for clerk stamp
Can you e-record in Frederick County?
Yes. Frederick 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 Frederick County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Frederick 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 Frederick County - Land Records Division at Circuit Court for Frederick County, Land Records Division, 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701.
- Pay the recording fee ($60 flat if principal residence (any length); otherwise $115 for non-exempt instruments 9+ pages first / Included in flat tiered fee; $50 for release of deed of trust add'l (+Recordation tax $7.00 per $500 of consideration; No county transfer tax; Tax Status Certificate fee $20; State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% FTHB primary residence))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Frederick 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 Frederick 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.
Frederick County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Frederick County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County - Land Records Division charges $60 flat if principal residence (any length); otherwise $115 for non-exempt instruments 9+ pages first / Included in flat tiered fee; $50 for release of deed of trust add'l (+Recordation tax $7.00 per $500 of consideration; No county transfer tax; Tax Status Certificate fee $20; State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% FTHB primary residence)), with checks payable to Treasurer, Frederick County (recordation/transfer amounts); Clerk of the Circuit Court (recording fees). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Frederick County?
Yes. Frederick 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 Frederick County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County - Land Records Division: Circuit Court for Frederick County, Land Records Division, 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 (301-600-1976 (Land Recording/Licensing line 301-600-1965; toll-free 1-800-341-8797)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Frederick County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Frederick 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 Frederick County recorder in person.
Under contract in Frederick County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.