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Recording a Deed or Document in Adams County, PA
Adams County (population 107,594) records real-property documents through the Adams County Recorder of Deeds. 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.
Adams County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Adams County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $71.25 (deed, per current fee schedule effective 12/01/25, covers up to 4 pages/4 names) first / $4.00 per page over 4; $1.00 per name over 4 add'l (+Separate checks required: (1) local/school realty transfer tax, (2) state realty transfer tax, (3) recording fee — all payable to Karen Heflin, Adams County Recorder of Deeds)
- Mailing address
- Adams County Recorder of Deeds, 111-117 Baltimore Street, Suite 103, Gettysburg, PA 17325
- Phone
- 717-337-9826
- Checks payable to
- Recorder of Deeds (checks payable to Karen Heflin, Adams County Recorder of Deeds)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not required per recording-requirements page reviewed
Can you e-record in Adams County?
Yes. Adams County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Adams County 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, or by mail to Adams County Recorder of Deeds at Adams County Recorder of Deeds, 111-117 Baltimore Street, Suite 103, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
- Pay the recording fee ($71.25 (deed, per current fee schedule effective 12/01/25, covers up to 4 pages/4 names) first / $4.00 per page over 4; $1.00 per name over 4 add'l (+Separate checks required: (1) local/school realty transfer tax, (2) state realty transfer tax, (3) recording fee — all payable to Karen Heflin, Adams County Recorder of Deeds)).
- 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 Adams County 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.
Adams County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Adams County?
The Adams County Recorder of Deeds charges $71.25 (deed, per current fee schedule effective 12/01/25, covers up to 4 pages/4 names) first / $4.00 per page over 4; $1.00 per name over 4 add'l (+Separate checks required: (1) local/school realty transfer tax, (2) state realty transfer tax, (3) recording fee — all payable to Karen Heflin, Adams County Recorder of Deeds), with checks payable to Recorder of Deeds (checks payable to Karen Heflin, Adams County Recorder of Deeds). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Adams County?
Yes. Adams County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Adams County?
Mail recordings to Adams County Recorder of Deeds: Adams County Recorder of Deeds, 111-117 Baltimore Street, Suite 103, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717-337-9826).
Can Jurably record my document in Adams County 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 Adams County recorder in person.
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