Massachusetts · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Barnstable County, MA
Barnstable County (population 228,996) records real-property documents through the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds. 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.
Barnstable County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Barnstable County Registry of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $155 flat fee per deed/easement regardless of page count (statewide MA fee schedule) first / Not page-based — MA deed recording fee is flat ($155); Mortgage $205; Mortgage Discharge $105 add'l (+Excise tax (not a recording fee): $6.48 per $1,000 of stated consideration ($3.42 state + $3.06 county) on deeds $100+; no municipal lien/records-mgmt rider identified)
- Mailing address
- Standard mail: P.O. Box 368, Barnstable, MA 02630; Overnight (FedEx/UPS): 3195 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630
- Phone
- (508) 362-7733
- Checks payable to
- Barnstable Registry of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; recording info block (3"x3" blank area, upper right of page 1) required per statewide MA Indexing & Formatting Standards
Can you e-record in Barnstable County?
Barnstable 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 Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Prepare the document so it meets Barnstable 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 Barnstable County Registry of Deeds at Standard mail: P.O. Box 368, Barnstable, MA 02630; Overnight (FedEx/UPS): 3195 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630.
- Pay the recording fee ($155 flat fee per deed/easement regardless of page count (statewide MA fee schedule) first / Not page-based — MA deed recording fee is flat ($155); Mortgage $205; Mortgage Discharge $105 add'l (+Excise tax (not a recording fee): $6.48 per $1,000 of stated consideration ($3.42 state + $3.06 county) on deeds $100+; no municipal lien/records-mgmt rider identified)).
- 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 Barnstable 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.
Barnstable County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Barnstable County?
The Barnstable County Registry of Deeds charges $155 flat fee per deed/easement regardless of page count (statewide MA fee schedule) first / Not page-based — MA deed recording fee is flat ($155); Mortgage $205; Mortgage Discharge $105 add'l (+Excise tax (not a recording fee): $6.48 per $1,000 of stated consideration ($3.42 state + $3.06 county) on deeds $100+; no municipal lien/records-mgmt rider identified), with checks payable to Barnstable Registry of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Barnstable County?
Barnstable 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 Barnstable County?
Mail recordings to Barnstable County Registry of Deeds: Standard mail: P.O. Box 368, Barnstable, MA 02630; Overnight (FedEx/UPS): 3195 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630 ((508) 362-7733).
Can Jurably record my document in Barnstable 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 Barnstable County recorder in person.
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