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Recording a Deed or Document in Essex County, NJ
Essex County (population 863,728) records real-property documents through the Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages. 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.
Essex County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages
- Recording fee
- $45.00 (includes tax abstract) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 penalty if cover sheet/electronic synopsis missing; Cancellation of Mortgage/Tax Certificate $25 (Book & Page) + $25 (Second Book & Page); Realty Transfer Fee additional)
- Mailing address
- Office of the Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages, Hall of Records, Room 130, 465 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102
- Phone
- 973-621-4960
- Checks payable to
- Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Cover sheet/electronic synopsis required; standard NJ margins (3in top margin, 1in others), 8.5x11 white paper; office hours 8:30am-4:30pm, last transaction 4:15pm
Can you e-record in Essex County?
Yes. Essex 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 Essex County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Essex 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 Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages at Office of the Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages, Hall of Records, Room 130, 465 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102.
- Pay the recording fee ($45.00 (includes tax abstract) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 penalty if cover sheet/electronic synopsis missing; Cancellation of Mortgage/Tax Certificate $25 (Book & Page) + $25 (Second Book & Page); Realty Transfer Fee additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Essex 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 Essex 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.
Essex County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Essex County?
The Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages charges $45.00 (includes tax abstract) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 penalty if cover sheet/electronic synopsis missing; Cancellation of Mortgage/Tax Certificate $25 (Book & Page) + $25 (Second Book & Page); Realty Transfer Fee additional), with checks payable to Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Essex County?
Yes. Essex 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 Essex County?
Mail recordings to Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages: Office of the Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages, Hall of Records, Room 130, 465 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102 (973-621-4960).
How can Jurably help with recording in Essex County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Essex 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 Essex County recorder in person.
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