New Jersey · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cumberland County, NJ
Cumberland County (population 149,527) records real-property documents through the Cumberland County Clerk's Office. 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.
Cumberland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cumberland County Clerk's Office
- Recording fee
- $40.00 (deed); $45.00 for agreements first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$3.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document; Realty Transfer Fee additional)
- Mailing address
- Cumberland County Clerk's Office, 60 West Broad Street, County Courthouse, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
- Phone
- 856-453-4860
- Checks payable to
- Cumberland County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Cover letter with full property description and municipal certification required; standard NJ margins/paper (3in top margin, 1in others, 8.5x11 white paper)
Can you e-record in Cumberland County?
Yes. Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Cumberland 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 Cumberland County Clerk's Office at Cumberland County Clerk's Office, 60 West Broad Street, County Courthouse, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
- Pay the recording fee ($40.00 (deed); $45.00 for agreements first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$3.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document; Realty Transfer Fee additional)).
- 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 Cumberland 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.
Cumberland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cumberland County?
The Cumberland County Clerk's Office charges $40.00 (deed); $45.00 for agreements first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$3.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document; Realty Transfer Fee additional), with checks payable to Cumberland County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cumberland County?
Yes. Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
Mail recordings to Cumberland County Clerk's Office: Cumberland County Clerk's Office, 60 West Broad Street, County Courthouse, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (856-453-4860).
Can Jurably record my document in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County recorder in person.
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Record in Cumberland County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.