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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin County, PA
Franklin County (population 160,652) records real-property documents through the Franklin County Register & Recorder. 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.
Franklin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Register & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $92.75 for a standard deed (covers first 4 pages/4 names; fee varies by document type per 2025 Permanent Fee Schedule) first / $2.00 per page over 4 pages add'l (+$0.50 per name over 4 names; UPI certification $20.00 each)
- Mailing address
- 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
- Phone
- 717-261-3872 (main courthouse switchboard 717-261-3800)
- Checks payable to
- Franklin County Register & Recorder (not separately confirmed on site; standard PA convention)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No statewide mandatory cover sheet form; PA-required Certificate of Residence/Statement of Value must accompany deeds. First page must include 3-inch top margin reserved for recorder stamps; 1-inch side/bottom margins; white 8.5x11 paper; black ink; min. 10pt font (standard PA recorder formatting convention, not separately re-confirmed on Franklin's page)
Can you e-record in Franklin County?
Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 Franklin County Register & Recorder at 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
- Pay the recording fee ($92.75 for a standard deed (covers first 4 pages/4 names; fee varies by document type per 2025 Permanent Fee Schedule) first / $2.00 per page over 4 pages add'l (+$0.50 per name over 4 names; UPI certification $20.00 each)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin County?
The Franklin County Register & Recorder charges $92.75 for a standard deed (covers first 4 pages/4 names; fee varies by document type per 2025 Permanent Fee Schedule) first / $2.00 per page over 4 pages add'l (+$0.50 per name over 4 names; UPI certification $20.00 each), with checks payable to Franklin County Register & Recorder (not separately confirmed on site; standard PA convention). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin County?
Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Register & Recorder: 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717-261-3872 (main courthouse switchboard 717-261-3800)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin 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 Franklin County recorder in person.
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