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Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery, NY
Montgomery (population 49,534) records real-property documents through the Montgomery 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.
Montgomery recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $45.00 base (includes county-generated cover sheet) = $50.00 one-page deed first / $5.00 per additional page; $0.50 per additional name over two add'l (+TP-584 $5.00; RP-5217 $125 (residential/qualifying farm) or $250 (commercial); transfer tax $4.00/$1,000; mortgage tax 3/4 of 1%; copies $0.25/page (self) or $1/page (clerk-prepared))
- Mailing address
- Montgomery County Clerk, Montgomery County Office Building, PO Box 1500, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068-1500
- Phone
- (518) 853-8111
- Checks payable to
- Montgomery County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - NY statewide computer-generated cover page (CPLR 8021)
Can you e-record in Montgomery?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Clerk at Montgomery County Clerk, Montgomery County Office Building, PO Box 1500, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068-1500.
- Pay the recording fee ($45.00 base (includes county-generated cover sheet) = $50.00 one-page deed first / $5.00 per additional page; $0.50 per additional name over two add'l (+TP-584 $5.00; RP-5217 $125 (residential/qualifying farm) or $250 (commercial); transfer tax $4.00/$1,000; mortgage tax 3/4 of 1%; copies $0.25/page (self) or $1/page (clerk-prepared))).
- 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery?
The Montgomery County Clerk charges $45.00 base (includes county-generated cover sheet) = $50.00 one-page deed first / $5.00 per additional page; $0.50 per additional name over two add'l (+TP-584 $5.00; RP-5217 $125 (residential/qualifying farm) or $250 (commercial); transfer tax $4.00/$1,000; mortgage tax 3/4 of 1%; copies $0.25/page (self) or $1/page (clerk-prepared)), with checks payable to Montgomery County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Clerk: Montgomery County Clerk, Montgomery County Office Building, PO Box 1500, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068-1500 ((518) 853-8111).
Can Jurably record my document in Montgomery 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 Montgomery recorder in person.
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