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Recording a Deed or Document in Mercer County, NJ
Mercer County (population 387,340) records real-property documents through the Mercer County Clerk (Land Records / Recording 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.
Mercer County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mercer County Clerk (Land Records / Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- Regular/New Construction Deed: $43.00 first page; Senior Citizen/Low & Moderate Housing Deed: $40.00 first page; Rights of Way/Easements/POA/Mortgages: $33.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page for all instrument types add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); $3.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document)
- Mailing address
- Mercer County Clerk, 209 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 (mailing: PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650-0068)
- Phone
- 609-989-6466 or 609-278-2711 (Recording Department)
- Checks payable to
- Mercer County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - cover sheet or electronic synopsis required on all land documents
Can you e-record in Mercer County?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Mercer 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 Mercer County Clerk (Land Records / Recording Division) at Mercer County Clerk, 209 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 (mailing: PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650-0068).
- Pay the recording fee (Regular/New Construction Deed: $43.00 first page; Senior Citizen/Low & Moderate Housing Deed: $40.00 first page; Rights of Way/Easements/POA/Mortgages: $33.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page for all instrument types add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); $3.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document)).
- 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 Mercer 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.
Mercer County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mercer County?
The Mercer County Clerk (Land Records / Recording Division) charges Regular/New Construction Deed: $43.00 first page; Senior Citizen/Low & Moderate Housing Deed: $40.00 first page; Rights of Way/Easements/POA/Mortgages: $33.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page for all instrument types add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); $3.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document), with checks payable to Mercer County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mercer County?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer County?
Mail recordings to Mercer County Clerk (Land Records / Recording Division): Mercer County Clerk, 209 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 (mailing: PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650-0068) (609-989-6466 or 609-278-2711 (Recording Department)).
Can Jurably record my document in Mercer 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 Mercer County recorder in person.
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