Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Wicomico County, MD
Wicomico County (population 103,975) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Wicomico 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.
Wicomico County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 release 9 pages or less - statewide fee schedule 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); Recordation Tax $3.50 per $500 consideration)
- Mailing address
- Circuit Court for Wicomico County, 101 North Division Street, Room 104, Salisbury, MD 21801
- Phone
- 410-543-6551
- Checks payable to
- Checks for recording fees payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court (by name, e.g., 'James B. McAllister, Clerk' per official source); recordation tax check payable to Wicomico County
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Maryland State Land Instrument Intake Sheet required for deeds/instruments affecting title (statewide requirement)
Can you e-record in Wicomico County?
Yes. Wicomico 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 Wicomico County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Wicomico 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 Wicomico County at Circuit Court for Wicomico County, 101 North Division Street, Room 104, Salisbury, MD 21801.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 release 9 pages or less - statewide fee schedule 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); Recordation Tax $3.50 per $500 consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Wicomico 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 Wicomico 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.
Wicomico County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wicomico County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County charges $20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 release 9 pages or less - statewide fee schedule 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); Recordation Tax $3.50 per $500 consideration), with checks payable to Checks for recording fees payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court (by name, e.g., 'James B. McAllister, Clerk' per official source); recordation tax check payable to Wicomico County. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wicomico County?
Yes. Wicomico 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 Wicomico County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County: Circuit Court for Wicomico County, 101 North Division Street, Room 104, Salisbury, MD 21801 (410-543-6551).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wicomico County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wicomico 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 Wicomico County recorder in person.
Under contract in Wicomico County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.