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Recording a Deed or Document in Monmouth County, NJ
Monmouth County (population 643,615) records real-property documents through the Monmouth County Clerk (Document 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.
Monmouth County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monmouth County Clerk (Document Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- Deed: $40.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side); $10.00 marginal notation fee add'l (+Transfer tax must be paid at recording; revised realty transfer fee for deeds with consideration over $1,000,000 effective July 10, 2025; $20 fee if cover sheet omitted)
- Mailing address
- Monmouth County Clerk, Market Yard, 33 Mechanic Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
- Phone
- 732-431-7324
- Checks payable to
- Monmouth County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - cover sheet or electronic synopsis required per NJ recording law
Can you e-record in Monmouth County?
Yes. Monmouth 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 Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Monmouth 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 Monmouth County Clerk (Document Recording Division) at Monmouth County Clerk, Market Yard, 33 Mechanic Street, Freehold, NJ 07728.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $40.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side); $10.00 marginal notation fee add'l (+Transfer tax must be paid at recording; revised realty transfer fee for deeds with consideration over $1,000,000 effective July 10, 2025; $20 fee if cover sheet omitted)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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.
Monmouth County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monmouth County?
The Monmouth County Clerk (Document Recording Division) charges Deed: $40.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side); $10.00 marginal notation fee add'l (+Transfer tax must be paid at recording; revised realty transfer fee for deeds with consideration over $1,000,000 effective July 10, 2025; $20 fee if cover sheet omitted), with checks payable to Monmouth County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monmouth County?
Yes. Monmouth 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 Monmouth County?
Mail recordings to Monmouth County Clerk (Document Recording Division): Monmouth County Clerk, Market Yard, 33 Mechanic Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 (732-431-7324).
How can Jurably help with recording in Monmouth County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Monmouth 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 Monmouth County recorder in person.
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