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Recording a Deed or Document in Lackawanna County, PA
Lackawanna County (population 216,502) records real-property documents through the Lackawanna 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.
Lackawanna County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deed fees set per PA statewide fee schedule; use official Fee Calculator at https://www.padeeds.com/fee-calculator for exact current amount (Court/AOPC portion alone is $41.25 as of Feb 2026) first / Standard $2/page over 4 pages per PA convention; e-recorded attachments incur an additional $0.50/page fee effective 1/1/2026 add'l (+$0.50/page copy fee; $2 certified-copy fee)
- Mailing address
- 123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 218, Scranton, PA 18503
- Phone
- 570-963-6775
- Checks payable to
- Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds (standard convention; checks mailed to office address above)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not separately confirmed on page; standard PA Certificate of Residence/Statement of Value requirements apply
Can you e-record in Lackawanna County?
Yes. Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds at 123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 218, Scranton, PA 18503.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed fees set per PA statewide fee schedule; use official Fee Calculator at https://www.padeeds.com/fee-calculator for exact current amount (Court/AOPC portion alone is $41.25 as of Feb 2026) first / Standard $2/page over 4 pages per PA convention; e-recorded attachments incur an additional $0.50/page fee effective 1/1/2026 add'l (+$0.50/page copy fee; $2 certified-copy fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna 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.
Lackawanna County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lackawanna County?
The Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds charges Deed fees set per PA statewide fee schedule; use official Fee Calculator at https://www.padeeds.com/fee-calculator for exact current amount (Court/AOPC portion alone is $41.25 as of Feb 2026) first / Standard $2/page over 4 pages per PA convention; e-recorded attachments incur an additional $0.50/page fee effective 1/1/2026 add'l (+$0.50/page copy fee; $2 certified-copy fee), with checks payable to Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds (standard convention; checks mailed to office address above). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lackawanna County?
Yes. Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County?
Mail recordings to Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds: 123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 218, Scranton, PA 18503 (570-963-6775).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lackawanna County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County recorder in person.
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