Each county maintains its own recorder's office responsible for filing and maintaining real estate records. Select your county below to find office locations, hours, fees, and requirements.
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About Connecticut Recording
Real property records are recorded and maintained by the Town Clerks in the Connecticut municipality where the property is located. Record real estate deeds in Connecticut to provide constructive notice of the transfer.
According to the General Statutes of Connecticut, Sec. 47-5.: (a) All conveyances of land shall be:
(1) In writing;
(2) if the grantor is a natural person, subscribed, with or without a seal, by the grantor with his own hand or with his mark with his name annexed to it or by his attorney authorized for that purpose by a power executed, acknowledged and witnessed in the manner provided for conveyances or, if the grantor is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, subscribed by a duly authorized person;
(3) acknowledged by the grantor, his attorney or such duly authorized person to be his free act and deed; and
(4) attested to by two witnesses with their own hands.
According to the General Statutes of Connecticut, Sec. 47-5.: (a) All conveyances of land shall be:
(1) In writing;
(2) if the grantor is a natural person, subscribed, with or without a seal, by the grantor with his own hand or with his mark with his name annexed to it or by his attorney authorized for that purpose by a power executed, acknowledged and witnessed in the manner provided for conveyances or, if the grantor is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, subscribed by a duly authorized person;
(3) acknowledged by the grantor, his attorney or such duly authorized person to be his free act and deed; and
(4) attested to by two witnesses with their own hands.
Common Recorder Services
Most Connecticut recorder offices provide:
- Real estate deed and mortgage recording
- Document searches and certified copies
- Lien and release recording
- Plat maps and property surveys
- UCC financing statements
Recording Process
When recording documents:
- Documents must meet state formatting requirements
- Recording fees vary by county
- Most offices accept walk-in and mail submissions
- E-recording available in participating counties
- Processing times typically 1-5 business days
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