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Recording a Deed or Document in Lawrence County, PA
Lawrence County (population 83,911) records real-property documents through the Lawrence 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.
Lawrence County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lawrence County Register & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $86.75 real estate deed base fee (up to 4 pages); Mortgages/Corrections/Re-recordings/Amendments/Modifications $86.75; Easements/Right of Ways $58.75; Mortgage Satisfactions/Releases/Assignments/Subordinations $58.75; Leases/Memorandums(<30yr)/Oil & Gas Leases/Condo docs/Affidavits/POA $18.50 (+$20 per additional Parcel ID) first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages add'l (+Realty transfer tax 1% state + 1% local applies separately; no distinct 'records management' rider identified beyond base fee schedule effective 11/28/2025)
- Mailing address
- Lawrence County Government Center, Register & Recorder's Office, 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101
- Phone
- 724-656-1976 (recorder); fee-schedule contact 724-656-2131
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified — not specified on pages reviewed
Can you e-record in Lawrence County?
Yes. Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Register & Recorder at Lawrence County Government Center, Register & Recorder's Office, 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101.
- Pay the recording fee ($86.75 real estate deed base fee (up to 4 pages); Mortgages/Corrections/Re-recordings/Amendments/Modifications $86.75; Easements/Right of Ways $58.75; Mortgage Satisfactions/Releases/Assignments/Subordinations $58.75; Leases/Memorandums(<30yr)/Oil & Gas Leases/Condo docs/Affidavits/POA $18.50 (+$20 per additional Parcel ID) first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages add'l (+Realty transfer tax 1% state + 1% local applies separately; no distinct 'records management' rider identified beyond base fee schedule effective 11/28/2025)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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.
Lawrence County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lawrence County?
The Lawrence County Register & Recorder charges $86.75 real estate deed base fee (up to 4 pages); Mortgages/Corrections/Re-recordings/Amendments/Modifications $86.75; Easements/Right of Ways $58.75; Mortgage Satisfactions/Releases/Assignments/Subordinations $58.75; Leases/Memorandums(<30yr)/Oil & Gas Leases/Condo docs/Affidavits/POA $18.50 (+$20 per additional Parcel ID) first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages add'l (+Realty transfer tax 1% state + 1% local applies separately; no distinct 'records management' rider identified beyond base fee schedule effective 11/28/2025). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lawrence County?
Yes. Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
Mail recordings to Lawrence County Register & Recorder: Lawrence County Government Center, Register & Recorder's Office, 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101 (724-656-1976 (recorder); fee-schedule contact 724-656-2131).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lawrence County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County recorder in person.
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