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Recording a Deed or Document in Luzerne County, PA
Luzerne County (population 332,126) records real-property documents through the Luzerne 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.
Luzerne County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Base fee covers up to 4 pages/4 names/1 PIN (exact base $ amount not confirmed on pages reviewed — see county Fee Schedule page); note: Deed/Mortgage fees increase by $15.00 effective July 1, 2026 due to new Demolition Fund first / $2.00 per additional page over 4; $0.50 per additional name over 4; $0.50 per additional PIN add'l (+$15.00 Demolition Fund surcharge added to deed/mortgage fees effective 7/1/2026; $5.00 rejection fee for insufficient eRecording submissions)
- Mailing address
- Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds, Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
- Phone
- 570-825-1641
- Checks payable to
- County of Luzerne (confirmed for record card requests; general recording payee not separately confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Can you e-record in Luzerne County?
Yes. Luzerne 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 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Luzerne 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 Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds at Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds, Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
- Pay the recording fee (Base fee covers up to 4 pages/4 names/1 PIN (exact base $ amount not confirmed on pages reviewed — see county Fee Schedule page); note: Deed/Mortgage fees increase by $15.00 effective July 1, 2026 due to new Demolition Fund first / $2.00 per additional page over 4; $0.50 per additional name over 4; $0.50 per additional PIN add'l (+$15.00 Demolition Fund surcharge added to deed/mortgage fees effective 7/1/2026; $5.00 rejection fee for insufficient eRecording submissions)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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.
Luzerne County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Luzerne County?
The Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds charges Base fee covers up to 4 pages/4 names/1 PIN (exact base $ amount not confirmed on pages reviewed — see county Fee Schedule page); note: Deed/Mortgage fees increase by $15.00 effective July 1, 2026 due to new Demolition Fund first / $2.00 per additional page over 4; $0.50 per additional name over 4; $0.50 per additional PIN add'l (+$15.00 Demolition Fund surcharge added to deed/mortgage fees effective 7/1/2026; $5.00 rejection fee for insufficient eRecording submissions), with checks payable to County of Luzerne (confirmed for record card requests; general recording payee not separately confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Luzerne County?
Yes. Luzerne 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 Luzerne County?
Mail recordings to Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds: Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds, Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 (570-825-1641).
How can Jurably help with recording in Luzerne County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Luzerne 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 Luzerne County recorder in person.
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