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Recording a Deed or Document in Wayne County, PA
Wayne County (population 51,703) records real-property documents through the Wayne 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.
Wayne County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wayne County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- unverified (see current fee schedule PDF; historical Oct 2020 schedule superseded by Nov 2025 schedule) first / unverified; standard copies $0.50/page, certification $1.50 flat (older schedule) add'l (+$0.50/page copy fee for REV-183 helper documents effective 1/1/2026)
- Mailing address
- Wayne County Courthouse Annex, 925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
- Phone
- 570-253-5970 ext. 4040
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Can you e-record in Wayne County?
Yes. Wayne 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 Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Wayne 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 Wayne County Recorder of Deeds at Wayne County Courthouse Annex, 925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431.
- Pay the recording fee (unverified (see current fee schedule PDF; historical Oct 2020 schedule superseded by Nov 2025 schedule) first / unverified; standard copies $0.50/page, certification $1.50 flat (older schedule) add'l (+$0.50/page copy fee for REV-183 helper documents effective 1/1/2026)).
- 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 Wayne 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.
Wayne County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wayne County?
The Wayne County Recorder of Deeds charges unverified (see current fee schedule PDF; historical Oct 2020 schedule superseded by Nov 2025 schedule) first / unverified; standard copies $0.50/page, certification $1.50 flat (older schedule) add'l (+$0.50/page copy fee for REV-183 helper documents effective 1/1/2026). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wayne County?
Yes. Wayne 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 Wayne County?
Mail recordings to Wayne County Recorder of Deeds: Wayne County Courthouse Annex, 925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 (570-253-5970 ext. 4040).
Can Jurably record my document in Wayne 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 Wayne County recorder in person.
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