Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Somerset County, MD
Somerset County (population 24,620) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Somerset 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.
Somerset County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Somerset County - Land Records Department
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 for a release 9 pages or less first / $75.00 flat for non-principal-residence instrument of 10+ pages (tiered, not per-page) add'l (+$40.00 statewide recording surcharge (excludes Power of Attorney, Request of Notice/foreclosure sale, plats, HOA disclosures); plats $5.00 each (2 mylar copies required); Recordation Tax $3.30 per $500 consideration)
- Mailing address
- Somerset County Circuit Courthouse, Land Records Department, 30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853
- Phone
- 410-845-4840
- Checks payable to
- Not explicitly stated on official site; verify at submission
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Maryland State Land Instrument Intake Sheet required for deeds/instruments affecting title (statewide requirement)
Can you e-record in Somerset County?
Somerset County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Somerset County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Somerset 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 by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Somerset County - Land Records Department at Somerset County Circuit Courthouse, Land Records Department, 30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 for a release 9 pages or less first / $75.00 flat for non-principal-residence instrument of 10+ pages (tiered, not per-page) add'l (+$40.00 statewide recording surcharge (excludes Power of Attorney, Request of Notice/foreclosure sale, plats, HOA disclosures); plats $5.00 each (2 mylar copies required); Recordation Tax $3.30 per $500 consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Somerset 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 Somerset 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Somerset County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Somerset County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Somerset County - Land Records Department charges $20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 for a release 9 pages or less first / $75.00 flat for non-principal-residence instrument of 10+ pages (tiered, not per-page) add'l (+$40.00 statewide recording surcharge (excludes Power of Attorney, Request of Notice/foreclosure sale, plats, HOA disclosures); plats $5.00 each (2 mylar copies required); Recordation Tax $3.30 per $500 consideration), 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 Somerset County?
Somerset County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Somerset County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Somerset County - Land Records Department: Somerset County Circuit Courthouse, Land Records Department, 30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853 (410-845-4840).
How can Jurably help with recording in Somerset County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Somerset 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 Somerset County recorder in person.
Under contract in Somerset County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.