New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Essex, NY
Essex (population 37,379) records real-property documents through the Essex 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.
Essex recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Essex County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $45.00 (including required computer-generated cover page) first / $5.00 per page add'l (+TP-584 $5; RP-5217 $125 (agricultural/residential) or $250 (all other); $0.50 per additional name (beyond first two); $0.50 per cross reference)
- Mailing address
- Essex County Clerk, 7559 Court Street, PO Box 247, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
- Phone
- (518) 873-3600
- Checks payable to
- Essex County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - computer-generated cover page required and included in $45 fee
Can you e-record in Essex?
Essex 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 Essex, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Essex 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 Essex County Clerk at Essex County Clerk, 7559 Court Street, PO Box 247, Elizabethtown, NY 12932.
- Pay the recording fee ($45.00 (including required computer-generated cover page) first / $5.00 per page add'l (+TP-584 $5; RP-5217 $125 (agricultural/residential) or $250 (all other); $0.50 per additional name (beyond first two); $0.50 per cross reference)).
- 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 Essex 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.
Essex recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Essex?
The Essex County Clerk charges $45.00 (including required computer-generated cover page) first / $5.00 per page add'l (+TP-584 $5; RP-5217 $125 (agricultural/residential) or $250 (all other); $0.50 per additional name (beyond first two); $0.50 per cross reference), with checks payable to Essex County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Essex?
Essex 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 Essex?
Mail recordings to Essex County Clerk: Essex County Clerk, 7559 Court Street, PO Box 247, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 ((518) 873-3600).
Can Jurably record my document in Essex 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 Essex recorder in person.
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Record in Essex without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.