New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Delaware, NY
Delaware (population 44,295) records real-property documents through the Delaware 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.
Delaware recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Delaware County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $40.00 plus $5.00 cover page first / $5.00 per page add'l (+Capital Gains Tax Affidavit (TP-584) $5.00; Cross Reference $0.50; RP-5217 fees per standard NY schedule ($125/$250))
- Mailing address
- Delaware County Clerk, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY 13753 (verify exact address with office; some listings show Delhi, NY)
- Phone
- Not confirmed - contact via https://www.delcony.gov/departments/clerk/clerk.htm
- Checks payable to
- Delaware County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - cover page fee listed separately ($5.00)
Can you e-record in Delaware?
Delaware 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 Delaware, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Delaware 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 Delaware County Clerk at Delaware County Clerk, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY 13753 (verify exact address with office; some listings show Delhi, NY).
- Pay the recording fee ($40.00 plus $5.00 cover page first / $5.00 per page add'l (+Capital Gains Tax Affidavit (TP-584) $5.00; Cross Reference $0.50; RP-5217 fees per standard NY schedule ($125/$250))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Delaware
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 Delaware 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.
Delaware recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Delaware?
The Delaware County Clerk charges $40.00 plus $5.00 cover page first / $5.00 per page add'l (+Capital Gains Tax Affidavit (TP-584) $5.00; Cross Reference $0.50; RP-5217 fees per standard NY schedule ($125/$250)), with checks payable to Delaware County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Delaware?
Delaware 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 Delaware?
Mail recordings to Delaware County Clerk: Delaware County Clerk, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY 13753 (verify exact address with office; some listings show Delhi, NY) (Not confirmed - contact via https://www.delcony.gov/departments/clerk/clerk.htm).
How can Jurably help with recording in Delaware?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Delaware 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 Delaware recorder in person.
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Under contract in Delaware? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.