Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kent County, MD
Kent County (population 19,198) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Kent 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.
Kent County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Kent County - Land Records Department
- 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 $3.30 per $500 of consideration (payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court); County transfer tax 0.5% (payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court); State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% FTHB primary residence))
- Mailing address
- Circuit Court for Kent County, Land Records Dept, 103 North Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620
- Phone
- 410-778-7460 (Criminal Clerk's Office 410-778-7477)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Kent County
- 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 Kent County?
Yes. Kent 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 Kent County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Kent 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 Kent County - Land Records Department at Circuit Court for Kent County, Land Records Dept, 103 North Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620.
- 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 $3.30 per $500 of consideration (payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court); County transfer tax 0.5% (payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court); 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Kent 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.
Kent County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kent County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Kent County - Land Records Department 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 $3.30 per $500 of consideration (payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court); County transfer tax 0.5% (payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court); State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% FTHB primary residence)), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Kent County. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kent County?
Yes. Kent 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 Kent County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Kent County - Land Records Department: Circuit Court for Kent County, Land Records Dept, 103 North Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 (410-778-7460 (Criminal Clerk's Office 410-778-7477)).
Can Jurably record my document in Kent 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 Kent County recorder in person.
Record in Kent County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.