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Recording a Deed or Document in Bronx, NY
Bronx (population 1,472,640) records real-property documents through the Office of the City Register - Bronx County Office (NYC Department of Finance). 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.
Bronx recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Office of the City Register - Bronx County Office (NYC Department of Finance)
- Recording fee
- $32 recording fee + $5 cover page fee (minimum $42 for a 2-page document) first / $5 per additional page; document with text under 8-point font: $49 + $10 per page for cover page add'l (+NYC RPT (Real Property Transfer) tax forms and NYS TP-584/RP-5217 filings required alongside recording; mortgage recording tax applies separately for mortgages)
- Mailing address
- Office of the City Register, Bronx County Office, 3030 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10455
- Phone
- (718) 618-3300
- Checks payable to
- NYC Department of Finance / City Register (per ACRIS payment portal)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - ACRIS cover page (RP-5217/real property transfer cover page) must be generated online via ACRIS prior to submission; required for all recordings
Can you e-record in Bronx?
Bronx 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 Bronx, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Bronx 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 Office of the City Register - Bronx County Office (NYC Department of Finance) at Office of the City Register, Bronx County Office, 3030 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10455.
- Pay the recording fee ($32 recording fee + $5 cover page fee (minimum $42 for a 2-page document) first / $5 per additional page; document with text under 8-point font: $49 + $10 per page for cover page add'l (+NYC RPT (Real Property Transfer) tax forms and NYS TP-584/RP-5217 filings required alongside recording; mortgage recording tax applies separately for mortgages)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Bronx
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 Bronx 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Bronx recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bronx?
The Office of the City Register - Bronx County Office (NYC Department of Finance) charges $32 recording fee + $5 cover page fee (minimum $42 for a 2-page document) first / $5 per additional page; document with text under 8-point font: $49 + $10 per page for cover page add'l (+NYC RPT (Real Property Transfer) tax forms and NYS TP-584/RP-5217 filings required alongside recording; mortgage recording tax applies separately for mortgages), with checks payable to NYC Department of Finance / City Register (per ACRIS payment portal). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bronx?
Bronx 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 Bronx?
Mail recordings to Office of the City Register - Bronx County Office (NYC Department of Finance): Office of the City Register, Bronx County Office, 3030 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10455 ((718) 618-3300).
How can Jurably help with recording in Bronx?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Bronx 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 Bronx recorder in person.
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Under contract in Bronx? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.