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Recording a Deed or Document in Lancaster County, PA
Lancaster County (population 563,159) records real-property documents through the Lancaster 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.
Lancaster County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $71.25 base fee for Deeds/Mortgages (covers up to 4 pages); $59.75 base fee for other documents incl. JCP fee (up to 4 pages) first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages add'l (+Included in base fee schedule per lancasterdeeds.com/recording-information/fee-schedule; no separate records-mgmt rider found beyond base fee components)
- Mailing address
- County of Lancaster, Office of Recorder of Deeds, 150 N. Queen St., Suite 315 (3rd Floor), Lancaster, PA 17608
- Phone
- 717-299-8238
- Checks payable to
- Not explicitly stated on fee schedule page; contact office to confirm (717-299-8238)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No — site states 'COVER PAGES ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED'
Can you e-record in Lancaster County?
Yes. Lancaster County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Lancaster 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds at County of Lancaster, Office of Recorder of Deeds, 150 N. Queen St., Suite 315 (3rd Floor), Lancaster, PA 17608.
- Pay the recording fee ($71.25 base fee for Deeds/Mortgages (covers up to 4 pages); $59.75 base fee for other documents incl. JCP fee (up to 4 pages) first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages add'l (+Included in base fee schedule per lancasterdeeds.com/recording-information/fee-schedule; no separate records-mgmt rider found beyond base fee components)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.
Lancaster County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lancaster County?
The Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds charges $71.25 base fee for Deeds/Mortgages (covers up to 4 pages); $59.75 base fee for other documents incl. JCP fee (up to 4 pages) first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages add'l (+Included in base fee schedule per lancasterdeeds.com/recording-information/fee-schedule; no separate records-mgmt rider found beyond base fee components), with checks payable to Not explicitly stated on fee schedule page; contact office to confirm (717-299-8238). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lancaster County?
Yes. Lancaster County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Lancaster County?
Mail recordings to Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds: County of Lancaster, Office of Recorder of Deeds, 150 N. Queen St., Suite 315 (3rd Floor), Lancaster, PA 17608 (717-299-8238).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lancaster County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.