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Recording a Deed or Document in Bergen County, NJ
Bergen County (population 955,732) records real-property documents through the Bergen County Clerk. 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.
Bergen County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bergen County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $45.00 (deed) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$3.00 per-document surcharge; $20 penalty if cover sheet missing; Realty Transfer Fee based on consideration)
- Mailing address
- Bergen County Clerk's Office, One Bergen County Plaza, Room 130, Hackensack, NJ 07601
- Phone
- 201-336-7000
- Checks payable to
- Bergen County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Cover sheet/electronic synopsis required for land documents; standard NJ recording margins (3in top margin on first page, 1in other margins), 8.5x11 white paper
Can you e-record in Bergen County?
Yes. Bergen County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Bergen County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Bergen 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, or by mail to Bergen County Clerk at Bergen County Clerk's Office, One Bergen County Plaza, Room 130, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
- Pay the recording fee ($45.00 (deed) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$3.00 per-document surcharge; $20 penalty if cover sheet missing; Realty Transfer Fee based on consideration)).
- 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 Bergen 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.
Bergen County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bergen County?
The Bergen County Clerk charges $45.00 (deed) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$3.00 per-document surcharge; $20 penalty if cover sheet missing; Realty Transfer Fee based on consideration), with checks payable to Bergen County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bergen County?
Yes. Bergen County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Bergen County?
Mail recordings to Bergen County Clerk: Bergen County Clerk's Office, One Bergen County Plaza, Room 130, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201-336-7000).
Can Jurably record my document in Bergen 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 Bergen County recorder in person.
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Record in Bergen County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.