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Recording a Deed or Document in Hunterdon County, NJ
Hunterdon County (population 128,947) records real-property documents through the Hunterdon County Clerk (Recording Section). 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.
Hunterdon County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hunterdon County Clerk (Recording Section)
- Recording fee
- Deed: $40.00 first page; Mortgage: $30.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side) for deeds, mortgages, discharges, assignments, etc. add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); revised realty transfer fee applies to deeds with consideration over $1,000,000 as of July 1, 2025)
- Mailing address
- Hunterdon County Clerk, 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822
- Phone
- 908-788-1214 (County Clerk main line)
- Checks payable to
- Hunterdon County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - County Recorder Cover Sheet or electronic synopsis required per NJ County Clerks' Recording Law
Can you e-record in Hunterdon County?
Yes. Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County Clerk (Recording Section) at Hunterdon County Clerk, 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $40.00 first page; Mortgage: $30.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side) for deeds, mortgages, discharges, assignments, etc. add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); revised realty transfer fee applies to deeds with consideration over $1,000,000 as of July 1, 2025)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon 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.
Hunterdon County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hunterdon County?
The Hunterdon County Clerk (Recording Section) charges Deed: $40.00 first page; Mortgage: $30.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side) for deeds, mortgages, discharges, assignments, etc. add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); revised realty transfer fee applies to deeds with consideration over $1,000,000 as of July 1, 2025), with checks payable to Hunterdon County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hunterdon County?
Yes. Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County?
Mail recordings to Hunterdon County Clerk (Recording Section): Hunterdon County Clerk, 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 (908-788-1214 (County Clerk main line)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hunterdon County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County recorder in person.
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