New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Tompkins, NY
Tompkins (population 105,735) records real-property documents through the Tompkins 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.
Tompkins recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Tompkins County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified specific riders (RP-5217/TP-584 fees not confirmed in fetched sources))
- Mailing address
- Tompkins County Clerk, 320 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Phone
- (607) 274-5431
- Checks payable to
- unverified (typically 'Tompkins County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified specific cover sheet requirement (confirm via schedule of fees PDF)
Can you e-record in Tompkins?
Tompkins 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 Tompkins, New York
- Prepare the document so it meets Tompkins 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 Tompkins County Clerk at Tompkins County Clerk, 320 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified specific riders (RP-5217/TP-584 fees not confirmed in fetched sources))).
- 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 Tompkins 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.
Tompkins recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Tompkins?
The Tompkins County Clerk charges $50.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified specific riders (RP-5217/TP-584 fees not confirmed in fetched sources)), with checks payable to unverified (typically 'Tompkins County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Tompkins?
Tompkins 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 Tompkins?
Mail recordings to Tompkins County Clerk: Tompkins County Clerk, 320 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 ((607) 274-5431).
Can Jurably record my document in Tompkins 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 Tompkins recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.