Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in St. Mary's County, MD
St. Mary's County (population 113,777) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County. 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.
St. Mary's County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County
- Recording fee
- $20.00 for an instrument involving solely a principal residence, regardless of length (statewide fee schedule) first / $75.00 flat for other instruments 10+ pages (statewide tiered fee, not per-page); copy fees $0.50/page, certification $5 each add'l (+$40.00 statewide recording surcharge (continued per Ch. 538, 2020 MD Session))
- Mailing address
- Circuit Court for St. Mary's County, P.O. Box 676, 41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
- Phone
- 301-475-7844
- 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 St. Mary's County?
St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Mary'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 by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County at Circuit Court for St. Mary's County, P.O. Box 676, 41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 for an instrument involving solely a principal residence, regardless of length (statewide fee schedule) first / $75.00 flat for other instruments 10+ pages (statewide tiered fee, not per-page); copy fees $0.50/page, certification $5 each add'l (+$40.00 statewide recording surcharge (continued per Ch. 538, 2020 MD Session))).
- 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 St. Mary's County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
St. Mary's County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Mary's County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County charges $20.00 for an instrument involving solely a principal residence, regardless of length (statewide fee schedule) first / $75.00 flat for other instruments 10+ pages (statewide tiered fee, not per-page); copy fees $0.50/page, certification $5 each add'l (+$40.00 statewide recording surcharge (continued per Ch. 538, 2020 MD Session)), 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 St. Mary's County?
St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County: Circuit Court for St. Mary's County, P.O. Box 676, 41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (301-475-7844).
Can Jurably record my document in St. Mary's County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the St. Mary's County recorder in person.
Record in St. Mary's County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.