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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- unverified (see current fee schedule PDF; historical Oct 2020 schedule superseded by Nov 2025 schedule) first / unverified; standard copies $0.50/page, certification $1.50 flat (older schedule) add'l (+$0.50/page copy fee for REV-183 helper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- Pay the recording fee (unverified (see current fee schedule PDF; historical Oct 2020 schedule superseded by Nov 2025 schedule) first / unverified; standard copies $0.50/page, certification $1.50 flat (older schedule) add'l (+$0.50/page copy fee for REV-183 helper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.
How Jurably helps in Wayne 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 Wayne 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wayne County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wayne 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 Wayne County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.