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Recording a Deed or Document in Erie County, PA
Erie County (population 265,832) records real-property documents through the Erie County Recorder of Deeds (Clerk of Records). 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.
Erie County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Erie County Recorder of Deeds (Clerk of Records)
- Recording fee
- Deed $86.00; Mortgage $86.00 (includes 4 pages, 4 names, 1 parcel per 2021 fee schedule - verify current rate) first / $2.00/page over 4 add'l (+$0.50/name over 4; $0.50/additional parcel; Mortgage Satisfaction/Assignment/Easement $58.75)
- Mailing address
- Erie County Courthouse, 140 W. 6th Street, Erie, PA 16501
- Phone
- 814-451-6246
- Checks payable to
- Erie County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Can you e-record in Erie County?
Yes. Erie 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 Erie County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Erie 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 Erie County Recorder of Deeds (Clerk of Records) at Erie County Courthouse, 140 W. 6th Street, Erie, PA 16501.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed $86.00; Mortgage $86.00 (includes 4 pages, 4 names, 1 parcel per 2021 fee schedule - verify current rate) first / $2.00/page over 4 add'l (+$0.50/name over 4; $0.50/additional parcel; Mortgage Satisfaction/Assignment/Easement $58.75)).
- 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 Erie 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.
Erie County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Erie County?
The Erie County Recorder of Deeds (Clerk of Records) charges Deed $86.00; Mortgage $86.00 (includes 4 pages, 4 names, 1 parcel per 2021 fee schedule - verify current rate) first / $2.00/page over 4 add'l (+$0.50/name over 4; $0.50/additional parcel; Mortgage Satisfaction/Assignment/Easement $58.75), with checks payable to Erie County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Erie County?
Yes. Erie 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 Erie County?
Mail recordings to Erie County Recorder of Deeds (Clerk of Records): Erie County Courthouse, 140 W. 6th Street, Erie, PA 16501 (814-451-6246).
Can Jurably record my document in Erie 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 Erie County recorder in person.
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