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Recording a Deed or Document in Gloucester County, NJ
Gloucester County (population 302,294) records real-property documents through the Gloucester County Clerk (Recording/Land Records Division). 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.
Gloucester County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gloucester County Clerk (Recording/Land Records Division)
- Recording fee
- $30.00 deed first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side) add'l (+$20.00 penalty if no cover sheet/electronic synopsis submitted (in lieu of separate archive rider in some counties); realty transfer fee due at recording per NJ statute)
- Mailing address
- Gloucester County Clerk, Gloucester County Administration Building, 2 South Broad Street, PO Box 337, Woodbury, NJ 08096
- Phone
- 856-853-3200 (Clerk main); 856-853-3235/3237 (Recording)
- Checks payable to
- Gloucester County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - NJ cover sheet or electronic synopsis required on all land documents since May 1, 2017; $20 fee if omitted
Can you e-record in Gloucester County?
Yes. Gloucester 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 Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Gloucester 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 Gloucester County Clerk (Recording/Land Records Division) at Gloucester County Clerk, Gloucester County Administration Building, 2 South Broad Street, PO Box 337, Woodbury, NJ 08096.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 deed first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side) add'l (+$20.00 penalty if no cover sheet/electronic synopsis submitted (in lieu of separate archive rider in some counties); realty transfer fee due at recording per NJ statute)).
- 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 Gloucester 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.
Gloucester County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gloucester County?
The Gloucester County Clerk (Recording/Land Records Division) charges $30.00 deed first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side) add'l (+$20.00 penalty if no cover sheet/electronic synopsis submitted (in lieu of separate archive rider in some counties); realty transfer fee due at recording per NJ statute), with checks payable to Gloucester County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gloucester County?
Yes. Gloucester 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 Gloucester County?
Mail recordings to Gloucester County Clerk (Recording/Land Records Division): Gloucester County Clerk, Gloucester County Administration Building, 2 South Broad Street, PO Box 337, Woodbury, NJ 08096 (856-853-3200 (Clerk main); 856-853-3235/3237 (Recording)).
Can Jurably record my document in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County recorder in person.
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