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Recording a Deed or Document in Mercer County, PA
Mercer County (population 107,860) records real-property documents through the Mercer 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.
Mercer County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mercer County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deeds: $70.25; Mortgages: $70.25; Financing Statements: $100.00 (base fees per Recorders Fee Schedule) first / unverified exact per-page overage amount — see mercercountypa.gov/recorders/FeeSchedule.htm for full itemization add'l (+Certified copy $1.50 plus $0.50/page copy fee; no distinct separate records-management rider identified beyond base schedule)
- Mailing address
- Mercer County Recorder's Office, 125 S. Diamond Street, Suite 109, Mercer, PA 16137-0066
- Phone
- 724-662-3800
- Checks payable to
- "Mercer County Recorder of Deeds"
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Can you e-record in Mercer County?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Mercer 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 Mercer County Recorder of Deeds at Mercer County Recorder's Office, 125 S. Diamond Street, Suite 109, Mercer, PA 16137-0066.
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds: $70.25; Mortgages: $70.25; Financing Statements: $100.00 (base fees per Recorders Fee Schedule) first / unverified exact per-page overage amount — see mercercountypa.gov/recorders/FeeSchedule.htm for full itemization add'l (+Certified copy $1.50 plus $0.50/page copy fee; no distinct separate records-management rider identified beyond base schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mercer 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 Mercer 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.
Mercer County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mercer County?
The Mercer County Recorder of Deeds charges Deeds: $70.25; Mortgages: $70.25; Financing Statements: $100.00 (base fees per Recorders Fee Schedule) first / unverified exact per-page overage amount — see mercercountypa.gov/recorders/FeeSchedule.htm for full itemization add'l (+Certified copy $1.50 plus $0.50/page copy fee; no distinct separate records-management rider identified beyond base schedule), with checks payable to "Mercer County Recorder of Deeds". Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mercer County?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer County?
Mail recordings to Mercer County Recorder of Deeds: Mercer County Recorder's Office, 125 S. Diamond Street, Suite 109, Mercer, PA 16137-0066 (724-662-3800).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mercer County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mercer 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 Mercer County recorder in person.
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