New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Niagara, NY
Niagara (population 212,671) records real-property documents through the Niagara 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.
Niagara recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Niagara County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $36.00 (deed, one page/one side, includes cover page) first / $3.00 per additional printed page or portion thereof add'l (+Transfer tax $4.00 per $1,000; TP-584 $5.00 (seller responsible); RP-5217 $125.00 or $250.00 depending on classification)
- Mailing address
- Niagara County Clerk, 175 Hawley Street, 1st Floor, Lockport, NY 14094 (14095-0461 also cited)
- Phone
- (716) 439-7022
- Checks payable to
- Niagara County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - NY statewide computer-generated cover page (CPLR 8021)
Can you e-record in Niagara?
Niagara 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 Niagara, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Niagara 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 Niagara County Clerk at Niagara County Clerk, 175 Hawley Street, 1st Floor, Lockport, NY 14094 (14095-0461 also cited).
- Pay the recording fee ($36.00 (deed, one page/one side, includes cover page) first / $3.00 per additional printed page or portion thereof add'l (+Transfer tax $4.00 per $1,000; TP-584 $5.00 (seller responsible); RP-5217 $125.00 or $250.00 depending on classification)).
- 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 Niagara 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.
Niagara recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Niagara?
The Niagara County Clerk charges $36.00 (deed, one page/one side, includes cover page) first / $3.00 per additional printed page or portion thereof add'l (+Transfer tax $4.00 per $1,000; TP-584 $5.00 (seller responsible); RP-5217 $125.00 or $250.00 depending on classification), with checks payable to Niagara County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Niagara?
Niagara 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 Niagara?
Mail recordings to Niagara County Clerk: Niagara County Clerk, 175 Hawley Street, 1st Floor, Lockport, NY 14094 (14095-0461 also cited) ((716) 439-7022).
Can Jurably record my document in Niagara 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 Niagara recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.