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Recording a Deed or Document in Cape May County, NJ
Cape May County (population 95,263) records real-property documents through the Cape May 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.
Cape May County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cape May County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $30.00 first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 Homelessness Trust Fund fee per instrument; $20.00 penalty if cover sheet/electronic synopsis missing; Realty Transfer Fee additional)
- Mailing address
- Cape May County Clerk's Office, PO Box 5000, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-5000 (physical office: 7 N. Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210)
- Phone
- 609-465-1000 (main); coclerk@co.cape-may.nj.us
- Checks payable to
- Cape May County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Cover sheet or electronic synopsis required with all land documents; standard NJ margins (3in top, 1in others), 8.5x11 white paper
Can you e-record in Cape May County?
Yes. Cape May 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 Cape May County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Cape May 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 Cape May County Clerk at Cape May County Clerk's Office, PO Box 5000, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-5000 (physical office: 7 N. Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210).
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 Homelessness Trust Fund fee per instrument; $20.00 penalty if cover sheet/electronic synopsis missing; Realty Transfer Fee additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cape May 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 Cape May 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.
Cape May County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cape May County?
The Cape May County Clerk charges $30.00 first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 Homelessness Trust Fund fee per instrument; $20.00 penalty if cover sheet/electronic synopsis missing; Realty Transfer Fee additional), with checks payable to Cape May County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cape May County?
Yes. Cape May 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 Cape May County?
Mail recordings to Cape May County Clerk: Cape May County Clerk's Office, PO Box 5000, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-5000 (physical office: 7 N. Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210) (609-465-1000 (main); coclerk@co.cape-may.nj.us).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cape May County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cape May 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 Cape May County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.