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Recording a Deed or Document in Lewis, NY
Lewis (population 26,595) records real-property documents through the Lewis County Clerk (Land Records / Recording 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.
Lewis recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lewis County Clerk (Land Records / Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, includes required computer-generated cover page) first / $5.00 per additional page; $0.50 per additional name over two; $0.50 per cross-reference add'l (+TP-584 Transfer Tax Affidavit $5.00; RP-5217 $125 (residential/agricultural) or $250 (all other); transfer tax $4.00 per $1,000 (exempt under $500); mortgage tax 1%)
- Mailing address
- Lewis County Courthouse, 7660 N. State Street, 3rd Floor, Lowville, NY 13367
- Phone
- 315-376-5333 / 315-376-5336 (fax 315-671-6083)
- Checks payable to
- Lewis County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - New York statewide computer-generated recording/cover page required per CPLR 8021 (included in base fee)
Can you e-record in Lewis?
Lewis 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 Lewis, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Lewis 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 Lewis County Clerk (Land Records / Recording Division) at Lewis County Courthouse, 7660 N. State Street, 3rd Floor, Lowville, NY 13367.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, includes required computer-generated cover page) first / $5.00 per additional page; $0.50 per additional name over two; $0.50 per cross-reference add'l (+TP-584 Transfer Tax Affidavit $5.00; RP-5217 $125 (residential/agricultural) or $250 (all other); transfer tax $4.00 per $1,000 (exempt under $500); mortgage tax 1%)).
- 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 Lewis 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.
Lewis recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lewis?
The Lewis County Clerk (Land Records / Recording Division) charges $50.00 (deed, includes required computer-generated cover page) first / $5.00 per additional page; $0.50 per additional name over two; $0.50 per cross-reference add'l (+TP-584 Transfer Tax Affidavit $5.00; RP-5217 $125 (residential/agricultural) or $250 (all other); transfer tax $4.00 per $1,000 (exempt under $500); mortgage tax 1%), with checks payable to Lewis County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lewis?
Lewis 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 Lewis?
Mail recordings to Lewis County Clerk (Land Records / Recording Division): Lewis County Courthouse, 7660 N. State Street, 3rd Floor, Lowville, NY 13367 (315-376-5333 / 315-376-5336 (fax 315-671-6083)).
Can Jurably record my document in Lewis 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 Lewis recorder in person.
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