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Recording a Deed or Document in Schuylkill County, PA
Schuylkill County (population 145,085) records real-property documents through the Schuylkill 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.
Schuylkill County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Deed/Mortgage $86.75 (incl. up to 4 pages/4 names/1 parcel); Easement $58.75; Satisfaction Piece $60.75; Assignment/Release of Mortgage $60.75 first / $4.00 per additional page; $1.00 per additional name add'l (+Tax parcel ID certification $20.00 per instrument (handled with Tax Assessment Office))
- Mailing address
- Schuylkill County Courthouse, 401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
- Phone
- 570-628-1481 (dept) / 570-628-1480 (recorder direct)
- Checks payable to
- Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet required; mandatory tax-parcel certification stamp on deeds/mortgages/easements
Can you e-record in Schuylkill County?
Yes. Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds at Schuylkill County Courthouse, 401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed/Mortgage $86.75 (incl. up to 4 pages/4 names/1 parcel); Easement $58.75; Satisfaction Piece $60.75; Assignment/Release of Mortgage $60.75 first / $4.00 per additional page; $1.00 per additional name add'l (+Tax parcel ID certification $20.00 per instrument (handled with Tax Assessment Office))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill 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.
Schuylkill County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Schuylkill County?
The Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds charges Deed/Mortgage $86.75 (incl. up to 4 pages/4 names/1 parcel); Easement $58.75; Satisfaction Piece $60.75; Assignment/Release of Mortgage $60.75 first / $4.00 per additional page; $1.00 per additional name add'l (+Tax parcel ID certification $20.00 per instrument (handled with Tax Assessment Office)), with checks payable to Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Schuylkill County?
Yes. Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County?
Mail recordings to Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds: Schuylkill County Courthouse, 401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 (570-628-1481 (dept) / 570-628-1480 (recorder direct)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Schuylkill County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County recorder in person.
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