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Recording a Deed or Document in Passaic County, NJ
Passaic County (population 524,118) records real-property documents through the Passaic County Clerk – Registry Division (Land Records/Vault). 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.
Passaic County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Passaic County Clerk – Registry Division (Land Records/Vault)
- Recording fee
- Deed: $45.00 first page (includes tax abstract); Mortgage: $35.00 first page first / $10.00 each additional page add'l (+Cover sheet/Document Summary Sheet required; documents submitted without it incur an additional fee (approx. $20.00 per njcountyrecording.com schedule))
- Mailing address
- Passaic County Clerk, Registry Division, 77 Hamilton Street, Basement (Land Records Vault), Paterson, NJ 07505
- Phone
- 973-881-4785 (Vault) / 973-881-4791 (Map Room) / Fax 973-881-8394
- Checks payable to
- Passaic County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes – cover sheet or electronic synopsis required on all land documents (NJSA 46:26A-5); deeds must show Tax Block/Lot and Consideration; Record and Return Address required
Can you e-record in Passaic County?
Yes. Passaic 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 Passaic County, New Jersey
- Prepare the document so it meets Passaic 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 Passaic County Clerk – Registry Division (Land Records/Vault) at Passaic County Clerk, Registry Division, 77 Hamilton Street, Basement (Land Records Vault), Paterson, NJ 07505.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed: $45.00 first page (includes tax abstract); Mortgage: $35.00 first page first / $10.00 each additional page add'l (+Cover sheet/Document Summary Sheet required; documents submitted without it incur an additional fee (approx. $20.00 per njcountyrecording.com schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Passaic 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 Passaic 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.
Passaic County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Passaic County?
The Passaic County Clerk – Registry Division (Land Records/Vault) charges Deed: $45.00 first page (includes tax abstract); Mortgage: $35.00 first page first / $10.00 each additional page add'l (+Cover sheet/Document Summary Sheet required; documents submitted without it incur an additional fee (approx. $20.00 per njcountyrecording.com schedule)), with checks payable to Passaic County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Passaic County?
Yes. Passaic 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 Passaic County?
Mail recordings to Passaic County Clerk – Registry Division (Land Records/Vault): Passaic County Clerk, Registry Division, 77 Hamilton Street, Basement (Land Records Vault), Paterson, NJ 07505 (973-881-4785 (Vault) / 973-881-4791 (Map Room) / Fax 973-881-8394).
How can Jurably help with recording in Passaic County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Passaic 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 Passaic 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.