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.
How Jurably helps in St. Mary'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 St. Mary'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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s 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).
How can Jurably help with recording in St. Mary's County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in St. Mary'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 St. Mary's County recorder in person.
Under contract in St. Mary's County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.