Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Queen Anne's County, MD
Queen Anne's County (population 49,874) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County - Land Records. 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.
Queen Anne's County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County - Land Records
- Recording fee
- $40.00 flat for most instruments (effective July 1, 2011), except Notice of Sale, Power of Attorney, and Plats which differ first / Not itemized separately; $40 flat applies regardless of length for covered instrument types add'l (+Statewide $40 recording surcharge is combined into/consistent with the $40 flat fee noted; confirm exact breakdown with Finance Office)
- Mailing address
- Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County, P.O. Box 59, 107 North Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617 (deeds must first be stamped by Finance Office, same address, 410-758-0414)
- Phone
- 410-758-1773 (Clerk's Office general); toll-free in MD 800-987-7591
- Checks payable to
- Not explicitly stated on official site; verify at submission
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Maryland State Land Instrument Intake Sheet (Complete Intake Sheet) required for deeds/instruments changing ownership
Can you e-record in Queen Anne's County?
Yes. Queen Anne'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 Queen Anne's County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Queen Anne'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 Queen Anne's County - Land Records at Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County, P.O. Box 59, 107 North Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617 (deeds must first be stamped by Finance Office, same address, 410-758-0414).
- Pay the recording fee ($40.00 flat for most instruments (effective July 1, 2011), except Notice of Sale, Power of Attorney, and Plats which differ first / Not itemized separately; $40 flat applies regardless of length for covered instrument types add'l (+Statewide $40 recording surcharge is combined into/consistent with the $40 flat fee noted; confirm exact breakdown with Finance Office)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Queen Anne'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 Queen Anne'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.
Queen Anne's County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Queen Anne's County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County - Land Records charges $40.00 flat for most instruments (effective July 1, 2011), except Notice of Sale, Power of Attorney, and Plats which differ first / Not itemized separately; $40 flat applies regardless of length for covered instrument types add'l (+Statewide $40 recording surcharge is combined into/consistent with the $40 flat fee noted; confirm exact breakdown with Finance Office), with checks payable to Not explicitly stated on official site; verify at submission. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Queen Anne's County?
Yes. Queen Anne'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 Queen Anne's County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County - Land Records: Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County, P.O. Box 59, 107 North Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617 (deeds must first be stamped by Finance Office, same address, 410-758-0414) (410-758-1773 (Clerk's Office general); toll-free in MD 800-987-7591).
How can Jurably help with recording in Queen Anne's County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Queen Anne'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 Queen Anne's County recorder in person.
Under contract in Queen Anne's County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.