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Recording a Deed or Document in Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia County (population 1,574,281) records real-property documents through the Philadelphia Department of Records (Commissioner of Records). 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.
Philadelphia County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Philadelphia Department of Records (Commissioner of Records)
- Recording fee
- Standard deed recording fee: $277.75-$278.75 (city fee schedule, may change periodically) first / Additional page/name fees embedded in flat statutory fee structure; deed with deceased spouse/partner $43.75; miscellaneous deed $263.75 add'l (+Deed of condemnation: $5 first page + $1 each additional page (separate schedule))
- Mailing address
- City Hall, Room 111, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Phone
- 215-686-2262
- Checks payable to
- Department of Records, City of Philadelphia
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Confirm with office; city recording guidance should be checked on document-recording page
Can you e-record in Philadelphia County?
Yes. Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Department of Records (Commissioner of Records) at City Hall, Room 111, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard deed recording fee: $277.75-$278.75 (city fee schedule, may change periodically) first / Additional page/name fees embedded in flat statutory fee structure; deed with deceased spouse/partner $43.75; miscellaneous deed $263.75 add'l (+Deed of condemnation: $5 first page + $1 each additional page (separate schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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.
Philadelphia County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Philadelphia County?
The Philadelphia Department of Records (Commissioner of Records) charges Standard deed recording fee: $277.75-$278.75 (city fee schedule, may change periodically) first / Additional page/name fees embedded in flat statutory fee structure; deed with deceased spouse/partner $43.75; miscellaneous deed $263.75 add'l (+Deed of condemnation: $5 first page + $1 each additional page (separate schedule)), with checks payable to Department of Records, City of Philadelphia. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Philadelphia County?
Yes. Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County?
Mail recordings to Philadelphia Department of Records (Commissioner of Records): City Hall, Room 111, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215-686-2262).
How can Jurably help with recording in Philadelphia County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County recorder in person.
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