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Recording a Deed or Document in York County, PA
York County (population 473,197) records real-property documents through the York 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.
York County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- York County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $85.25 (deed); $70.25 (mortgage) first / unverified specific per-page increment (see Recording Fees page) add'l
- Mailing address
- 28 East Market Street, Suite 122, York, PA 17401-1590
- Phone
- 717-771-9295 (recording fee/transfer tax questions: 717-771-9608)
- Checks payable to
- RECORDER OF DEEDS
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: unverified - see https://yorkcountypa.gov/565/Recording-Requirements-PDF (could not parse binary content in this session)
Can you e-record in York County?
Yes. York County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in York County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets York 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, Indecomm, or by mail to York County Recorder of Deeds at 28 East Market Street, Suite 122, York, PA 17401-1590.
- Pay the recording fee ($85.25 (deed); $70.25 (mortgage) first / unverified specific per-page increment (see Recording Fees page) add'l).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in York 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 York 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.
York County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in York County?
The York County Recorder of Deeds charges $85.25 (deed); $70.25 (mortgage) first / unverified specific per-page increment (see Recording Fees page) add'l, with checks payable to RECORDER OF DEEDS. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in York County?
Yes. York County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 York County?
Mail recordings to York County Recorder of Deeds: 28 East Market Street, Suite 122, York, PA 17401-1590 (717-771-9295 (recording fee/transfer tax questions: 717-771-9608)).
How can Jurably help with recording in York County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in York 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 York County recorder in person.
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