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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Belmont standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Belmont for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Belmont recorder in person.
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