New Jersey · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ocean County, NJ
Ocean County (population 637,229) records real-property documents through the Ocean County Clerk (Recording 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.
Ocean County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ocean County Clerk (Recording Office)
- Recording fee
- Deed: $45.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side); $10.00 marginal notation fee add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); transfer fee due at recording)
- Mailing address
- Ocean County Clerk's Recording Office, Ocean County Courthouse, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
- Phone
- (732) 929-2110 (Recording Office); (732) 929-2053 (Public Records Access)
- Checks payable to
- Ocean 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 Ocean County?
Yes. Ocean 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 Ocean County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Ocean 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 Ocean County Clerk (Recording Office) at Ocean County Clerk's Recording Office, Ocean County Courthouse, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $45.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side); $10.00 marginal notation fee add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); transfer fee due at recording)).
- 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 Ocean 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.
Ocean County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ocean County?
The Ocean County Clerk (Recording Office) charges Deed: $45.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page (one side); $10.00 marginal notation fee add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); transfer fee due at recording), with checks payable to Ocean County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ocean County?
Yes. Ocean 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 Ocean County?
Mail recordings to Ocean County Clerk (Recording Office): Ocean County Clerk's Recording Office, Ocean County Courthouse, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 ((732) 929-2110 (Recording Office); (732) 929-2053 (Public Records Access)).
Can Jurably record my document in Ocean 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 Ocean County recorder in person.
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