New Hampshire · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Strafford County, NH
Strafford County (population 135,043) records real-property documents through the Strafford County Registry of Deeds (Register 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.
Strafford County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Strafford County Registry of Deeds (Register of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $12 first page first / $4 per additional page add'l (+$25 statewide LCHIP surcharge on each deed/mortgage/mortgage-discharge/plan set (separate check))
- Mailing address
- 259 County Farm Road, Suite 202, Dover, NH 03820
- Phone
- (603) 742-1741
- Checks payable to
- Strafford County Registry of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: Statewide NH standard: cover sheet required if document lacks 3-inch blank space at top of page 1
Can you e-record in Strafford County?
Yes. Strafford County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Strafford County, New Hampshire
- Prepare the document so it meets Strafford 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, CSC, Indecomm, or by mail to Strafford County Registry of Deeds (Register of Deeds) at 259 County Farm Road, Suite 202, Dover, NH 03820.
- Pay the recording fee ($12 first page first / $4 per additional page add'l (+$25 statewide LCHIP surcharge on each deed/mortgage/mortgage-discharge/plan set (separate check))).
- 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 Strafford County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Strafford County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Strafford County?
The Strafford County Registry of Deeds (Register of Deeds) charges $12 first page first / $4 per additional page add'l (+$25 statewide LCHIP surcharge on each deed/mortgage/mortgage-discharge/plan set (separate check)), with checks payable to Strafford County Registry of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Strafford County?
Yes. Strafford County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, 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 Strafford County?
Mail recordings to Strafford County Registry of Deeds (Register of Deeds): 259 County Farm Road, Suite 202, Dover, NH 03820 ((603) 742-1741).
Can Jurably record my document in Strafford County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Strafford County recorder in person.
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