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Recording a Deed or Document in Queens, NY
Queens (population 2,405,427) records real-property documents through the Office of the City Register, NYC Department of Finance - Queens County Business Center. 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.
Queens recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Office of the City Register, NYC Department of Finance - Queens County Business Center
- Recording fee
- $32.00 recording fee + $5.00 cover page (min. 2-page doc = $42.00); $49.00 + $10.00 cover page if text below 8-pt font (min. $64.00) first / $5.00 per page ($10.00 if under 8-pt font); $2.00 per additional block; $3.00 per additional lot add'l (+RP-5217 filing fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (commercial/vacant); TP-584 filing fee $5)
- Mailing address
- City Register, Queens County Business Center, 144-06 94th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435
- Phone
- (718) 658-4600
- Checks payable to
- NYC Department of Finance
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - ACRIS-generated recording and endorsement cover page required on all documents
Can you e-record in Queens?
Queens 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 Queens, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Queens 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 Office of the City Register, NYC Department of Finance - Queens County Business Center at City Register, Queens County Business Center, 144-06 94th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435.
- Pay the recording fee ($32.00 recording fee + $5.00 cover page (min. 2-page doc = $42.00); $49.00 + $10.00 cover page if text below 8-pt font (min. $64.00) first / $5.00 per page ($10.00 if under 8-pt font); $2.00 per additional block; $3.00 per additional lot add'l (+RP-5217 filing fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (commercial/vacant); TP-584 filing fee $5)).
- 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 Queens 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.
Queens recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Queens?
The Office of the City Register, NYC Department of Finance - Queens County Business Center charges $32.00 recording fee + $5.00 cover page (min. 2-page doc = $42.00); $49.00 + $10.00 cover page if text below 8-pt font (min. $64.00) first / $5.00 per page ($10.00 if under 8-pt font); $2.00 per additional block; $3.00 per additional lot add'l (+RP-5217 filing fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (commercial/vacant); TP-584 filing fee $5), with checks payable to NYC Department of Finance. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Queens?
Queens 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 Queens?
Mail recordings to Office of the City Register, NYC Department of Finance - Queens County Business Center: City Register, Queens County Business Center, 144-06 94th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435 ((718) 658-4600).
Can Jurably record my document in Queens 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 Queens recorder in person.
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