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Recording a Deed or Document in Chester County, PA
Chester County (population 557,116) records real-property documents through the Chester 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.
Chester County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chester County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deeds $93.75 (includes up to 4 pages, 4 names, 1 UPI, 1 tract); Mortgages $93.75; Satisfactions/Assignments/Releases/Easements/ROW $80.75 first / $4.00 per additional page (deeds/mortgages); $2.00 per additional page (satisfactions/releases/easements/ROW) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name; $20.00 per additional UPI; $1.00 per additional tract of land)
- Mailing address
- Chester County Recorder of Deeds, 313 W. Market Street, Suite 3302, P.O. Box 2748, West Chester, PA 19380-0991
- Phone
- (610) 344-6330 (fax 610-344-6408)
- Checks payable to
- Chester County Recorder of Deeds (per official fee brochure)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Consideration amount and state/municipal transfer tax must appear on first page of e-filed deeds/Declarations of Acquisition
Can you e-record in Chester County?
Yes. Chester County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Chester 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, CSC, or by mail to Chester County Recorder of Deeds at Chester County Recorder of Deeds, 313 W. Market Street, Suite 3302, P.O. Box 2748, West Chester, PA 19380-0991.
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds $93.75 (includes up to 4 pages, 4 names, 1 UPI, 1 tract); Mortgages $93.75; Satisfactions/Assignments/Releases/Easements/ROW $80.75 first / $4.00 per additional page (deeds/mortgages); $2.00 per additional page (satisfactions/releases/easements/ROW) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name; $20.00 per additional UPI; $1.00 per additional tract of land)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Chester County
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 Chester County 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.
Chester County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Chester County?
The Chester County Recorder of Deeds charges Deeds $93.75 (includes up to 4 pages, 4 names, 1 UPI, 1 tract); Mortgages $93.75; Satisfactions/Assignments/Releases/Easements/ROW $80.75 first / $4.00 per additional page (deeds/mortgages); $2.00 per additional page (satisfactions/releases/easements/ROW) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name; $20.00 per additional UPI; $1.00 per additional tract of land), with checks payable to Chester County Recorder of Deeds (per official fee brochure). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Chester County?
Yes. Chester County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Chester County?
Mail recordings to Chester County Recorder of Deeds: Chester County Recorder of Deeds, 313 W. Market Street, Suite 3302, P.O. Box 2748, West Chester, PA 19380-0991 ((610) 344-6330 (fax 610-344-6408)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Chester County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Chester County 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 Chester County 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.