New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kings, NY
Kings (population 2,736,291) records real-property documents through the NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (Brooklyn/Kings County office). 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.
Kings recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (Brooklyn/Kings County office)
- Recording fee
- $32.00 base + $5.00 first page + $5.00 cover page (minimum $42 for 2 pages, standard font); $49.00 + $10.00 cover page (minimum $64) if text below 8-point font first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$2.00 per additional block over 1; $3.00 per additional lot over 1; RP-5217 filing fee applies (residential $125 / commercial $250))
- Mailing address
- NYC Office of the City Register, Kings County: 210 Joralemon Street, Room 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (in-person/e-recording via ACRIS; verify mailing submissions are not accepted since NYC requires electronic recording via ACRIS)
- Phone
- 311 (NYC general information) or (212) 487-6300 (Finance)
- Checks payable to
- NYC Department of Finance
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - ACRIS-generated cover page is mandatory and generated automatically during e-filing
Can you e-record in Kings?
Kings 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 Kings, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Kings 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 NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (Brooklyn/Kings County office) at NYC Office of the City Register, Kings County: 210 Joralemon Street, Room 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (in-person/e-recording via ACRIS; verify mailing submissions are not accepted since NYC requires electronic recording via ACRIS).
- Pay the recording fee ($32.00 base + $5.00 first page + $5.00 cover page (minimum $42 for 2 pages, standard font); $49.00 + $10.00 cover page (minimum $64) if text below 8-point font first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$2.00 per additional block over 1; $3.00 per additional lot over 1; RP-5217 filing fee applies (residential $125 / commercial $250))).
- 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 Kings 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.
Kings recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kings?
The NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (Brooklyn/Kings County office) charges $32.00 base + $5.00 first page + $5.00 cover page (minimum $42 for 2 pages, standard font); $49.00 + $10.00 cover page (minimum $64) if text below 8-point font first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$2.00 per additional block over 1; $3.00 per additional lot over 1; RP-5217 filing fee applies (residential $125 / commercial $250)), with checks payable to NYC Department of Finance. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kings?
Kings 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 Kings?
Mail recordings to NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (Brooklyn/Kings County office): NYC Office of the City Register, Kings County: 210 Joralemon Street, Room 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (in-person/e-recording via ACRIS; verify mailing submissions are not accepted since NYC requires electronic recording via ACRIS) (311 (NYC general information) or (212) 487-6300 (Finance)).
Can Jurably record my document in Kings 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 Kings recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.