New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin, NY
Franklin (population 47,554) records real-property documents through the Franklin County Clerk (Land Records Division). 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.
Franklin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Clerk (Land Records Division)
- Recording fee
- $50 first page (includes required computer-generated cover page) first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$0.50 per additional name over 2; $0.50 per cross-reference; RP-5217 equalization fee typically $125 (residential/agricultural) or $250 (other) applies to deeds)
- Mailing address
- Franklin County Clerk, 355 West Main Street, Suite 248, Malone, NY 12953
- Phone
- (518) 481-1681
- Checks payable to
- Franklin County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - NYS-required computer-generated cover page/cover sheet for all recorded instruments
Can you e-record in Franklin?
Franklin 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 Franklin, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 Franklin County Clerk (Land Records Division) at Franklin County Clerk, 355 West Main Street, Suite 248, Malone, NY 12953.
- Pay the recording fee ($50 first page (includes required computer-generated cover page) first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$0.50 per additional name over 2; $0.50 per cross-reference; RP-5217 equalization fee typically $125 (residential/agricultural) or $250 (other) applies to deeds)).
- 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin?
The Franklin County Clerk (Land Records Division) charges $50 first page (includes required computer-generated cover page) first / $5 per additional page add'l (+$0.50 per additional name over 2; $0.50 per cross-reference; RP-5217 equalization fee typically $125 (residential/agricultural) or $250 (other) applies to deeds), with checks payable to Franklin County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin?
Franklin 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 Franklin?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Clerk (Land Records Division): Franklin County Clerk, 355 West Main Street, Suite 248, Malone, NY 12953 ((518) 481-1681).
Can Jurably record my document in Franklin 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 Franklin recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.