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Recording a Deed or Document in Cumberland County, PA
Cumberland County (population 277,270) records real-property documents through the Cumberland 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.
Cumberland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deed/Mortgage fees per 2025 Fee Schedule effective 11/17/2025 (fees increased $1 under Act 45 of 2025); see fee schedule PDF for exact current amount first / See fee schedule PDF (cumberlandcountypa.gov/428/Fee-Schedule) add'l (+UPI fee $20 (additional parcels $20 each); CJEA fee increased $1)
- Mailing address
- 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013
- Phone
- 717-240-6370 (office); 717-240-6100 / 1-888-697-0371 (main)
- Checks payable to
- Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: unverified - see fee schedule/recording requirements page
Can you e-record in Cumberland County?
Yes. Cumberland County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Cumberland 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, ePN, or by mail to Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds at 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed/Mortgage fees per 2025 Fee Schedule effective 11/17/2025 (fees increased $1 under Act 45 of 2025); see fee schedule PDF for exact current amount first / See fee schedule PDF (cumberlandcountypa.gov/428/Fee-Schedule) add'l (+UPI fee $20 (additional parcels $20 each); CJEA fee increased $1)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.
Cumberland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cumberland County?
The Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds charges Deed/Mortgage fees per 2025 Fee Schedule effective 11/17/2025 (fees increased $1 under Act 45 of 2025); see fee schedule PDF for exact current amount first / See fee schedule PDF (cumberlandcountypa.gov/428/Fee-Schedule) add'l (+UPI fee $20 (additional parcels $20 each); CJEA fee increased $1), with checks payable to Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cumberland County?
Yes. Cumberland County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Cumberland County?
Mail recordings to Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds: 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013 (717-240-6370 (office); 717-240-6100 / 1-888-697-0371 (main)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cumberland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.