New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ontario, NY
Ontario (population 112,476) records real-property documents through the Ontario 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.
Ontario recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ontario County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (includes county-generated cover page) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 TP-584 transfer tax affidavit filing; $125.00 RP-5217 (if box 7A/7B/7E checked) or $250.00 (other boxes))
- Mailing address
- Ontario County Clerk, 20 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 (mailing address not separately confirmed on official site; use office address)
- Phone
- (585) 396-4200
- Checks payable to
- Ontario County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - cover page generated in-office, included in $50 fee
Can you e-record in Ontario?
Ontario 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 Ontario, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Ontario 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 Ontario County Clerk at Ontario County Clerk, 20 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 (mailing address not separately confirmed on official site; use office address).
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (includes county-generated cover page) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 TP-584 transfer tax affidavit filing; $125.00 RP-5217 (if box 7A/7B/7E checked) or $250.00 (other boxes))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ontario
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 Ontario 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.
Ontario recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ontario?
The Ontario County Clerk charges $50.00 (includes county-generated cover page) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 TP-584 transfer tax affidavit filing; $125.00 RP-5217 (if box 7A/7B/7E checked) or $250.00 (other boxes)), with checks payable to Ontario County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ontario?
Ontario 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 Ontario?
Mail recordings to Ontario County Clerk: Ontario County Clerk, 20 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 (mailing address not separately confirmed on official site; use office address) ((585) 396-4200).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ontario?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ontario 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 Ontario recorder in person.
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Under contract in Ontario? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.