Cumberland County Recorder

The County Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining records in Cumberland County.

Effective May 1, 2017, a cover sheet or an electronic synopsis will be required with all land documents submitted for recording. An additional fee of $20.00 will be charged for documents submitted without it.

Agreements
First page $45.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Air Lien
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Amendment of Trade Name
Each Recording $50.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Assignment of Leases
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Assignment of Mortgage
First page/ includes marginal notation $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Assignment of Rents
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Assignment of Tax Sale Certificate
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Bill of Sale
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00


Cancellation of Mortgage
Each recording $20.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Certificate of Incorporation
Each recording $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Clerks Certificate
Each Recording $5.00

Certified Document
First page for Certification $10.00
Each additional page $2.00

Condominium Master Deed
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Condominium Lien
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Construction Lien; Discharge Construction Liens; Notice of Unpaid Balance;
Discharge of Notice of Unpaid Balance; Amended Notice of Unpaid Balance
Each recording $20.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Copy of Map
Each Recording $5.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Declaration of Covenants
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Declaration of Restrictions
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Declaration of Taking
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Deeds
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Affidavit of Consideration for use by Seller/Buyer (RTF-1 & RTF-EE) $10.00
NJ Seller's Residency forms (GIT/REP 3) $10.00
NJ Non-Resident forms (GIT/REP 1) $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Deed of Dedication
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Discharge of Air Lien
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Discharge of Condominium Lien
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Discharge of Institution Lien
Each Recording $15.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Discharge of Lis Pendens (Foreclosure)
Each Recording $40.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Discharge of Lis Pendens (Recorded)
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Discharge of Mortgage
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Discharge of Notice of Settlement
First page $20.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Disclaimer
Disclaimer $15.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Dissolution of Trade Name
Each Recording $25.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Easement
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Tax Liens
Federal Tax $25.00
Release of Tax Liens $25.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Filed Map
Each Recording $55.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Final Judgement
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Final Judgement In Rem
First page $8.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Fireman Exemption (Misc.)
Each Recording $0.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Hospital Lien
Each Recording $15.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Inheritance Tax Lien
Each Recording $15.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Lease
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Lien Claim
Each Recording $9.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Lis Pendens (Recorded)
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Lis Pendens (Foreclosure)
Each Recording $40.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Map Non-Subdivision
Each Recording $55.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Memorandum of Lease
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Merger
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Mortgage Modification Agreement
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Mortgage
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Mortgage Extension Agreement
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Municipal Tax Sale Certificate
First page $8.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Notary Oath
Each document $15.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Notice of Settlement
Contract 2 parties $20.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00
Notice of Settlement 3 Parties $40.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Permit
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Petition
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Physician Lien
Each Recording $15.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Physician Registration
Each Recording $25.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Postponement of Mortgage
First page/ includes marginal notation $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Power of Attorney
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Redemption of Tax Sale Certificate
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Release of Federal Tax Lien
First page $25.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Release of Judgement
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Release of Mortgage
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Road Book
First page $30.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Subordination Agreement
First page $40.00
Each additional page $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Tax Sale Certificate
First page $30.00
Each additional page (required recording of back page) $10.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00
Cancellation of Tax Sale Certificate $20.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee $5.00

Trade Name
Each Recording $50.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Withdrawal of Federal Tax Lien
Each Recording $25.00
Homeless Trust Fund Fee N/A

Financing Statement/UCC; UCC3
Financing statement $25.00
Amendments; Continuations; Partial Releases; Releases & Terminations $25.0

A more detailed list is posted in the Land Records section of the County Clerk's website.

The realty transfer tax fees must be paid at the time of recording and are as follows: $2 per $500 of consideration in excess of $150,000;
$3.35 per $500 of consideration not in excess of $150,000 but not more than $200,000; $3.90 per $500 of consideration in excess of $200,000 but not more than $350,000.

For considerations in excess of that amount, see the New Jersey treasury's website.
Reduced rates apply to senior citizens, blind or disabled persons and on property that is low and moderate income housing.

* A document, including a corrected document submitted for re-recording must be acknowledged or proved as required by law. The officer taking the acknowledgment or proof shall sign a certificate stating the acknowledgment or proof.

* A document or its image should be legibly printed on white paper that is no larger than 8.5 x 14 inches.

* If including a cover sheet, which is available at every recording office in New Jersey as well as on a website maintained by the Division of Archives and Records Management, it should include: the nature of the document, the date of the document, and the names of the parties to the document and other names to be indexed. If the deed is conveying real property, include the lot and block number of the property or the account number for the property, the grantee's mailing address, and the amount of consideration. If the person submitting the document does not include a cover sheet or electronic synopsis, the recording office will charge an additional fee of $20 for indexing.

* The name of the person who prepared the deed is required to be stated on the document.

* Corresponding names should be printed below all signatures in the document.

* Documents should be in English or accompanied by an accurate English translation.

* If the transfer is subject to realty transfer fees, a statement of true consideration for the transfer should be contained in the deed, or the acknowledgment, or the proof of execution, or in an appended affidavit by one of the parties to the deed. A deed that states "One dollar and love and affection" as a statement of consideration must have an affidavit of true consideration annexed to the deed that sets forth the true and actual consideration paid or to be paid for the transfer.

* If the transfer is exempt from any fees, an affidavit stating the basis for the exemption should be appended to the deed.

* For transfers of real property upon which there is new construction, the words "NEW CONSTRUCTION" in upper case letters should be printed or typed clearly at the top of the first page, and an affidavit by the grantor stating that the transfer is of property upon which there is new construction should be included with the deed.

* As a prerequisite to recording, include the lot and block number of the real property being conveyed as designated on the tax map of the municipality at the time of conveyance or the account number of the real property.

* The mailing address of the grantee must be included on the deed. If the real property has been subdivided, the reference should be preceded by the words "part of." If no lot and block number or account number have been assigned to the property, the deed should state that fact.