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Recording a Deed or Document in Middlesex County, NJ
Middlesex County (population 863,162) records real-property documents through the Middlesex County Clerk (Registry/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.
Middlesex County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Middlesex County Clerk (Registry/Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- Deed: $45.00 first page (plus $6 name fee if applicable); Assignment: $30.00 first page; Release: $35.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); $3.00 surcharge on recordings/re-recordings of deeds)
- Mailing address
- Middlesex County Clerk, County Administration Building, 4th Floor, 75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (mailing: PO Box 1110, New Brunswick, NJ 08903)
- Phone
- 732-745-3002 (County Clerk main line)
- Checks payable to
- Middlesex County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - cover sheet or electronic synopsis required for all land documents
Can you e-record in Middlesex County?
Yes. Middlesex 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 Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Middlesex 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 Middlesex County Clerk (Registry/Recording Division) at Middlesex County Clerk, County Administration Building, 4th Floor, 75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (mailing: PO Box 1110, New Brunswick, NJ 08903).
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $45.00 first page (plus $6 name fee if applicable); Assignment: $30.00 first page; Release: $35.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); $3.00 surcharge on recordings/re-recordings of deeds)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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.
Middlesex County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Middlesex County?
The Middlesex County Clerk (Registry/Recording Division) charges Deed: $45.00 first page (plus $6 name fee if applicable); Assignment: $30.00 first page; Release: $35.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); $3.00 surcharge on recordings/re-recordings of deeds), with checks payable to Middlesex County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Middlesex County?
Yes. Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
Mail recordings to Middlesex County Clerk (Registry/Recording Division): Middlesex County Clerk, County Administration Building, 4th Floor, 75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (mailing: PO Box 1110, New Brunswick, NJ 08903) (732-745-3002 (County Clerk main line)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Middlesex County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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.