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Recording a Deed or Document in Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County (population 293,351) records real-property documents through the Dauphin 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.
Dauphin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deed $86.75; Mortgage $86.75; Easement $58.75 (includes 4 pages, 4 names) first / $2.00/page over 4 add'l (+$0.50/name over 9; UPI fee $20.00/parcel; acknowledgment $2; certified copy $2 + $0.50/page)
- Mailing address
- Dauphin County Courthouse, Room 102, 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Phone
- 717-780-6560
- Checks payable to
- Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified - self-addressed stamped envelope required for mailed documents
Can you e-record in Dauphin County?
Yes. Dauphin 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 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Dauphin 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 Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds at Dauphin County Courthouse, Room 102, 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed $86.75; Mortgage $86.75; Easement $58.75 (includes 4 pages, 4 names) first / $2.00/page over 4 add'l (+$0.50/name over 9; UPI fee $20.00/parcel; acknowledgment $2; certified copy $2 + $0.50/page)).
- 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 Dauphin 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.
Dauphin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dauphin County?
The Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds charges Deed $86.75; Mortgage $86.75; Easement $58.75 (includes 4 pages, 4 names) first / $2.00/page over 4 add'l (+$0.50/name over 9; UPI fee $20.00/parcel; acknowledgment $2; certified copy $2 + $0.50/page), with checks payable to Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dauphin County?
Yes. Dauphin 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 Dauphin County?
Mail recordings to Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds: Dauphin County Courthouse, Room 102, 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717-780-6560).
Can Jurably record my document in Dauphin 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 Dauphin County recorder in person.
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