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Recording a Deed or Document in Hudson County, NJ
Hudson County (population 724,854) records real-property documents through the Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages (Hudson County Register 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.
Hudson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages (Hudson County Register Office)
- Recording fee
- Deed: $45.00 first page; Mortgage: $35.00 first page; Mortgage Assignment: $40.00 first page; Mortgage Cancellation: $25.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page for most instruments add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted; $5.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document (except assignments of mortgage, lis pendens, notices of settlement))
- Mailing address
- Hudson County Register, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Phone
- (201) 395-4760 (ext. 2870 or 2886 for customer service)
- Checks payable to
- Hudson County Register
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Yes - cover sheet/electronic synopsis required for all hard-copy submissions (mail, courier, over-the-counter); not required for properly formatted e-recorded submissions
Can you e-record in Hudson County?
Yes. Hudson County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Hudson County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Hudson 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, ePN, or by mail to Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages (Hudson County Register Office) at Hudson County Register, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $45.00 first page; Mortgage: $35.00 first page; Mortgage Assignment: $40.00 first page; Mortgage Cancellation: $25.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page for most instruments add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted; $5.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document (except assignments of mortgage, lis pendens, notices of settlement))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hudson 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 Hudson 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.
Hudson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hudson County?
The Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages (Hudson County Register Office) charges Deed: $45.00 first page; Mortgage: $35.00 first page; Mortgage Assignment: $40.00 first page; Mortgage Cancellation: $25.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page for most instruments add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted; $5.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document (except assignments of mortgage, lis pendens, notices of settlement)), with checks payable to Hudson County Register. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hudson County?
Yes. Hudson County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Hudson County?
Mail recordings to Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages (Hudson County Register Office): Hudson County Register, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302 ((201) 395-4760 (ext. 2870 or 2886 for customer service)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hudson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hudson 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 Hudson 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.