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Recording a Deed or Document in Northumberland County, PA
Northumberland County (population 89,920) records real-property documents through the Northumberland 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.
Northumberland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Northumberland County Register & Recorder
- Recording fee
- Deed recording fee: $85.25 (base, covers standard page/name count) first / Standard PA additional page ($2.00)/name ($0.50) fee over base 4; see office fee schedule PDF for exact current rates add'l (+Marriage license $60.00 (unrelated to deeds, listed for reference); consult fee schedule PDF for mortgage/satisfaction/release riders)
- Mailing address
- 201 Market Street, 1st Floor, Sunbury, PA 17801
- Phone
- 570-988-4143
- Checks payable to
- Northumberland County Register & Recorder (Christina A. Mertz)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Confirm with office
Can you e-record in Northumberland County?
Yes. Northumberland 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 Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Northumberland 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 Northumberland County Register & Recorder at 201 Market Street, 1st Floor, Sunbury, PA 17801.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed recording fee: $85.25 (base, covers standard page/name count) first / Standard PA additional page ($2.00)/name ($0.50) fee over base 4; see office fee schedule PDF for exact current rates add'l (+Marriage license $60.00 (unrelated to deeds, listed for reference); consult fee schedule PDF for mortgage/satisfaction/release riders)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Northumberland County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Northumberland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Northumberland County?
The Northumberland County Register & Recorder charges Deed recording fee: $85.25 (base, covers standard page/name count) first / Standard PA additional page ($2.00)/name ($0.50) fee over base 4; see office fee schedule PDF for exact current rates add'l (+Marriage license $60.00 (unrelated to deeds, listed for reference); consult fee schedule PDF for mortgage/satisfaction/release riders), with checks payable to Northumberland County Register & Recorder (Christina A. Mertz). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Northumberland County?
Yes. Northumberland 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 Northumberland County?
Mail recordings to Northumberland County Register & Recorder: 201 Market Street, 1st Floor, Sunbury, PA 17801 (570-988-4143).
Can Jurably record my document in Northumberland County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Northumberland County recorder in person.
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