New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Monroe, NY
Monroe (population 759,385) records real-property documents through the Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monroe County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $45.00 base fee (includes recording page) = $50.00 total to record one-page deed first / $5.00 per additional page; additional $10.00 fee on residential deeds (effective 3/11/2020) add'l (+Mortgage tax applicable at recording; TP-584 $5.00; RP-5217 fee applies; copies $0.65/page ($1.30 min))
- Mailing address
- Monroe County Clerk, 39 W. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614
- Phone
- 585-753-1600
- Checks payable to
- Monroe County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - NY statewide computer-generated cover page (CPLR 8021)
Can you e-record in Monroe?
Monroe 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 Monroe, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Monroe 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 Monroe County Clerk at Monroe County Clerk, 39 W. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614.
- Pay the recording fee ($45.00 base fee (includes recording page) = $50.00 total to record one-page deed first / $5.00 per additional page; additional $10.00 fee on residential deeds (effective 3/11/2020) add'l (+Mortgage tax applicable at recording; TP-584 $5.00; RP-5217 fee applies; copies $0.65/page ($1.30 min))).
- 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 Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monroe?
The Monroe County Clerk charges $45.00 base fee (includes recording page) = $50.00 total to record one-page deed first / $5.00 per additional page; additional $10.00 fee on residential deeds (effective 3/11/2020) add'l (+Mortgage tax applicable at recording; TP-584 $5.00; RP-5217 fee applies; copies $0.65/page ($1.30 min)), with checks payable to Monroe County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monroe?
Monroe 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 Monroe?
Mail recordings to Monroe County Clerk: Monroe County Clerk, 39 W. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614 (585-753-1600).
Can Jurably record my document in Monroe 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 Monroe recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.