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Recording a Deed or Document in Chemung, NY
Chemung (population 84,148) records real-property documents through the Chemung County Clerk. 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.
Chemung recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chemung County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $45 (first page, statutory recording fee) first / $5 per additional page or portion of a page; $0.50 per cross-reference add'l (+RP-5217 filing fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (all other))
- Mailing address
- Chemung County Clerk, P.O. Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902-0588 (physical office: 210 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901)
- Phone
- (607) 737-2920
- Checks payable to
- Chemung County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Clerk-generated cover page (fee included); no separate submitter cover sheet required for paper filings
Can you e-record in Chemung?
Chemung 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 Chemung, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Chemung 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 Chemung County Clerk at Chemung County Clerk, P.O. Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902-0588 (physical office: 210 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901).
- Pay the recording fee ($45 (first page, statutory recording fee) first / $5 per additional page or portion of a page; $0.50 per cross-reference add'l (+RP-5217 filing fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (all other))).
- 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 Chemung 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.
Chemung recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Chemung?
The Chemung County Clerk charges $45 (first page, statutory recording fee) first / $5 per additional page or portion of a page; $0.50 per cross-reference add'l (+RP-5217 filing fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (all other)), with checks payable to Chemung County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Chemung?
Chemung 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 Chemung?
Mail recordings to Chemung County Clerk: Chemung County Clerk, P.O. Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902-0588 (physical office: 210 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901) ((607) 737-2920).
Can Jurably record my document in Chemung 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 Chemung recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.