Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County (population 1,062,061) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery 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 $4.45 per $500 of consideration on first $500,000, $6.75 per $500 on $500,000.01-$600,000 (refinance rates differ, call for special rates on rezoned land/farms/condo conversions); County transfer tax 1% (payable to Montgomery County, MD); State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% FTHB primary residence))
- Mailing address
- Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Land Records Dept, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
- Phone
- 240-777-9440
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court (recording fees); Montgomery County, MD (transfer 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 for clerk stamp
Can you e-record in Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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 Montgomery County - Land Records Department at Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Land Records Dept, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850.
- 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 $4.45 per $500 of consideration on first $500,000, $6.75 per $500 on $500,000.01-$600,000 (refinance rates differ, call for special rates on rezoned land/farms/condo conversions); County transfer tax 1% (payable to Montgomery County, MD); 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery 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 $4.45 per $500 of consideration on first $500,000, $6.75 per $500 on $500,000.01-$600,000 (refinance rates differ, call for special rates on rezoned land/farms/condo conversions); County transfer tax 1% (payable to Montgomery County, MD); State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% FTHB primary residence)), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court (recording fees); Montgomery County, MD (transfer tax). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County - Land Records Department: Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Land Records Dept, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 (240-777-9440).
Can Jurably record my document in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County recorder in person.
Record in Montgomery County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.