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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.
How Jurably helps in Bergen 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 Bergen 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Bergen County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Bergen 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 Bergen County recorder in person.
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