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Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery County, PA
Montgomery County (population 877,643) records real-property documents through the Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $86.75 for first 4 pages of a deed or mortgage first / $4.00 per page over 4 (per county recording fee schedule) add'l (+Mailed copy $5.00; certified mailed copy $10.00; in-person copy $0.50/page plus $1.50 certification)
- Mailing address
- One Montgomery Plaza, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
- Phone
- 610-278-3289
- Checks payable to
- Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Confirm with office; recording fee schedule page should be consulted for current cover sheet rules
Can you e-record in Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds at One Montgomery Plaza, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311.
- Pay the recording fee ($86.75 for first 4 pages of a deed or mortgage first / $4.00 per page over 4 (per county recording fee schedule) add'l (+Mailed copy $5.00; certified mailed copy $10.00; in-person copy $0.50/page plus $1.50 certification)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery County?
The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds charges $86.75 for first 4 pages of a deed or mortgage first / $4.00 per page over 4 (per county recording fee schedule) add'l (+Mailed copy $5.00; certified mailed copy $10.00; in-person copy $0.50/page plus $1.50 certification), with checks payable to Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds: One Montgomery Plaza, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311 (610-278-3289).
How can Jurably help with recording in Montgomery County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County recorder in person.
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