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Recording a Deed or Document in Prince George's County, MD
Prince George's County (population 967,201) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's 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.
Prince George's County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County - Land Records Division
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence) first / $75.00 flat for any non-principal-residence instrument of 10+ pages (tiered, not per-page) add'l (+$40.00 recording surcharge on most recorded instruments (excludes Power of Attorney, plats, chattel/financing docs per statute))
- Mailing address
- Land Records Division, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (Office of Finance stamping required first at 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Room 1090, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772)
- Phone
- 301-780-2253 (Land Records); 301-952-3655 (Land Records Fees line)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County (not explicitly named on site; verify at submission)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Maryland State Land Instrument Intake Sheet required (4 copies, on 8.5x14 paper) for deeds/instruments affecting title; statewide requirement
Can you e-record in Prince George's County?
Yes. Prince George's 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 Prince George's County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Prince George's 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 Prince George's County - Land Records Division at Land Records Division, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (Office of Finance stamping required first at 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Room 1090, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772).
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence) first / $75.00 flat for any non-principal-residence instrument of 10+ pages (tiered, not per-page) add'l (+$40.00 recording surcharge on most recorded instruments (excludes Power of Attorney, plats, chattel/financing docs per statute))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Prince George's 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 Prince George's 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.
Prince George's County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Prince George's County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County - Land Records Division charges $20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence) first / $75.00 flat for any non-principal-residence instrument of 10+ pages (tiered, not per-page) add'l (+$40.00 recording surcharge on most recorded instruments (excludes Power of Attorney, plats, chattel/financing docs per statute)), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County (not explicitly named on site; verify at submission). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Prince George's County?
Yes. Prince George's 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 Prince George's County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County - Land Records Division: Land Records Division, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (Office of Finance stamping required first at 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Room 1090, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772) (301-780-2253 (Land Records); 301-952-3655 (Land Records Fees line)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Prince George's County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Prince George's 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 Prince George's County recorder in person.
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