Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Belmont, OH
Belmont (population 66,497) records real-property documents through the Belmont County Recorder. 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.
Belmont recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Belmont County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34.00 (first two pages, per Deeds.com/Ohio standard schedule) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 per marginal notation; $20.00 non-compliant document surcharge)
- Mailing address
- 101 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
- Phone
- 740-699-2140
- Checks payable to
- Belmont County Recorder (standard convention; not explicitly confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: not specified on official site
Can you e-record in Belmont?
Yes. Belmont accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Belmont, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Belmont 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 electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Belmont County Recorder at 101 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
- Pay the recording fee ($34.00 (first two pages, per Deeds.com/Ohio standard schedule) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 per marginal notation; $20.00 non-compliant document surcharge)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Belmont
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 Belmont 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Belmont recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Belmont?
The Belmont County Recorder charges $34.00 (first two pages, per Deeds.com/Ohio standard schedule) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 per marginal notation; $20.00 non-compliant document surcharge), with checks payable to Belmont County Recorder (standard convention; not explicitly confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Belmont?
Yes. Belmont accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Belmont?
Mail recordings to Belmont County Recorder: 101 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 (740-699-2140).
How can Jurably help with recording in Belmont?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Belmont 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 Belmont recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.