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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.
How Jurably helps in Kings
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 Kings 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kings?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kings 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 Kings recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.