New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Albany, NY
Albany (population 314,840) records real-property documents through the Albany County Clerk (Land Records 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.
Albany recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Albany County Clerk (Land Records Division)
- Recording fee
- $45 (statutory recording fee, first page) first / $5 per additional page; $0.50 per additional name over 2; $0.50 per cross-reference add'l (+RP-5217 transfer report fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (all other); TP-584 transfer tax return filing typically $5-10)
- Mailing address
- Albany County Clerk, Albany County Court House, Room 128, 16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207-1077
- Phone
- (518) 487-5100
- Checks payable to
- Albany County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Clerk-generated cover page (fee included in recording cost); submitter does not need to prepare a separate cover sheet for paper submission
Can you e-record in Albany?
Albany records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Albany, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Albany 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 by mail to Albany County Clerk (Land Records Division) at Albany County Clerk, Albany County Court House, Room 128, 16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207-1077.
- Pay the recording fee ($45 (statutory recording fee, first page) first / $5 per additional page; $0.50 per additional name over 2; $0.50 per cross-reference add'l (+RP-5217 transfer report fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (all other); TP-584 transfer tax return filing typically $5-10)).
- 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 Albany standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Albany recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Albany?
The Albany County Clerk (Land Records Division) charges $45 (statutory recording fee, first page) first / $5 per additional page; $0.50 per additional name over 2; $0.50 per cross-reference add'l (+RP-5217 transfer report fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (all other); TP-584 transfer tax return filing typically $5-10), with checks payable to Albany County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Albany?
Albany records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Albany?
Mail recordings to Albany County Clerk (Land Records Division): Albany County Clerk, Albany County Court House, Room 128, 16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207-1077 ((518) 487-5100).
Can Jurably record my document in Albany for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Albany recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.