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Recording a Deed or Document in Richmond, NY
Richmond (population 496,252) records real-property documents through the Richmond County Clerk (Office of the Richmond County Clerk) - Staten Island's own recording office (not part of NYC ACRIS/City Register). 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.
Richmond recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Richmond County Clerk (Office of the Richmond County Clerk) - Staten Island's own recording office (not part of NYC ACRIS/City Register)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 general recording fee + $20.00 surcharge + $2.00 per page (including cover page) first / $2.00 per page; $2.00 per additional block; $3.00 per additional lot; $10.00 per additional mortgage satisfied add'l (+RP-5217 $125 (residential) / $250 (non-residential); TP-584 filing fee $5; affidavit of exemption from mortgage tax $8)
- Mailing address
- Richmond County Clerk, 130 Stuyvesant Place, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
- Phone
- (718) 675-7700
- Checks payable to
- Richmond County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - required recording cover page/RP-5217 for real property transfers
Can you e-record in Richmond?
Richmond 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 Richmond, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Richmond 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 Richmond County Clerk (Office of the Richmond County Clerk) - Staten Island's own recording office (not part of NYC ACRIS/City Register) at Richmond County Clerk, 130 Stuyvesant Place, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 general recording fee + $20.00 surcharge + $2.00 per page (including cover page) first / $2.00 per page; $2.00 per additional block; $3.00 per additional lot; $10.00 per additional mortgage satisfied add'l (+RP-5217 $125 (residential) / $250 (non-residential); TP-584 filing fee $5; affidavit of exemption from mortgage tax $8)).
- 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 Richmond 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.
Richmond recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Richmond?
The Richmond County Clerk (Office of the Richmond County Clerk) - Staten Island's own recording office (not part of NYC ACRIS/City Register) charges $10.00 general recording fee + $20.00 surcharge + $2.00 per page (including cover page) first / $2.00 per page; $2.00 per additional block; $3.00 per additional lot; $10.00 per additional mortgage satisfied add'l (+RP-5217 $125 (residential) / $250 (non-residential); TP-584 filing fee $5; affidavit of exemption from mortgage tax $8), with checks payable to Richmond County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Richmond?
Richmond 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 Richmond?
Mail recordings to Richmond County Clerk (Office of the Richmond County Clerk) - Staten Island's own recording office (not part of NYC ACRIS/City Register): Richmond County Clerk, 130 Stuyvesant Place, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301 ((718) 675-7700).
Can Jurably record my document in Richmond 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 Richmond recorder in person.
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