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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Bronx 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Bronx 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 Bronx recorder in person.
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