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Recording a Deed or Document in McKean County, PA
McKean County (population 38,984) records real-property documents through the McKean 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.
McKean County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McKean County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $86.75 base fee for Deeds and Mortgages (includes 4 names, 4 pages, 1 parcel); $58.75 base fee for Rights of Way, Easements, Agreements, Bill of Sale first / $4.00 per additional page (Deeds/Mortgages) / $2.00 per additional page (Rights of Way etc. after 4) add'l (+$1.00 per additional parcel/description (Deeds/Mortgages); $1.00 per additional name (Deeds/Mortgages); $0.50 per additional name (other docs after 4))
- Mailing address
- McKean County Recorder of Deeds, County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749
- Phone
- 814-887-3250 (fax 814-887-3255)
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely 'McKean County Recorder of Deeds'; confirm with office
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Can you e-record in McKean County?
Yes. McKean 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 McKean County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets McKean 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 McKean County Recorder of Deeds at McKean County Recorder of Deeds, County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749.
- Pay the recording fee ($86.75 base fee for Deeds and Mortgages (includes 4 names, 4 pages, 1 parcel); $58.75 base fee for Rights of Way, Easements, Agreements, Bill of Sale first / $4.00 per additional page (Deeds/Mortgages) / $2.00 per additional page (Rights of Way etc. after 4) add'l (+$1.00 per additional parcel/description (Deeds/Mortgages); $1.00 per additional name (Deeds/Mortgages); $0.50 per additional name (other docs after 4))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in McKean 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 McKean 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.
McKean County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McKean County?
The McKean County Recorder of Deeds charges $86.75 base fee for Deeds and Mortgages (includes 4 names, 4 pages, 1 parcel); $58.75 base fee for Rights of Way, Easements, Agreements, Bill of Sale first / $4.00 per additional page (Deeds/Mortgages) / $2.00 per additional page (Rights of Way etc. after 4) add'l (+$1.00 per additional parcel/description (Deeds/Mortgages); $1.00 per additional name (Deeds/Mortgages); $0.50 per additional name (other docs after 4)), with checks payable to unverified — likely 'McKean County Recorder of Deeds'; confirm with office. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McKean County?
Yes. McKean 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 McKean County?
Mail recordings to McKean County Recorder of Deeds: McKean County Recorder of Deeds, County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (814-887-3250 (fax 814-887-3255)).
How can Jurably help with recording in McKean County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McKean 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 McKean County recorder in person.
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