Union County, NJ
Recording a deed in Union County, New Jersey
Where the Union County Clerk is, what it charges, how to search recorded deeds online, and what a deed needs before it will record.
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| Office | Union County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 |
| Phone | 908-527-4787 |
| Deed recording fee | $45.00 first page including tax abstract, $10.00 each additional page (as the clerk lists it, checked 2026-11) |
| Online land records search | Union County land records search |
| Recording information | Clerk's recording page |
Before a deed will record
- First page: who prepared it ("Prepared by") and a "Record and return to" mailing address, the date of transfer, and the consideration (the price, even if it's $1).
- Legal description: in the deed or as an exhibit, with the correct block and lot. A wrong block or lot is one of the most common reasons a deed comes back.
- Signed and acknowledged: the grantor signs before a notary; the acknowledgment states the county and state.
- County cover sheet and the recording fee.
- Realty Transfer Fee forms: the seller generally owes the Realty Transfer Fee when the deed is recorded. A deed that claims an exemption needs Form RTF-1, and a deed over $1,000,000 needs Form RTF-1EE. Rates and exemptions are on the NJ Division of Taxation's realty transfer fee page.
Names spelled differently from the prior deed, a missing marital status, or a missing notary seal are the other usual rejections. Fix them before you send it; a returned deed costs days.
How we help in Union County
- Mobile notary for the deed signing, at your home, office or a care facility.
- Document recording: we deliver the signed deed and forms to the Union County Clerk and send you the recorded copy.
- Records retrieval in Union County: certified copies of recorded deeds and mortgages.
We don't prepare deeds or give legal advice. In New Jersey a deed prepared for someone else must be prepared by a New Jersey attorney.
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Office details from official county and court pages, checked 2026-11. Fees and hours change; confirm with the clerk before you go. Other counties: all 21 NJ county recording offices.
Questions
Where do I record a deed in Union County?
With the Union County Clerk, 2 Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07207, 908-527-4787. Most title companies and attorneys record electronically; you can also deliver or mail it.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Union County?
The clerk lists: $45.00 first page including tax abstract, $10.00 each additional page. The seller's Realty Transfer Fee, if owed, is separate and is paid when the deed is recorded.
How do I search Union County deeds online?
Use the clerk's online land records search (linked on this page). Recorded deeds, mortgages and other land records are indexed by name and date; some counties also index by block and lot.
Does a New Jersey deed have to be notarized?
Yes. The person signing (the grantor) signs before a notary or other officer, and the acknowledgment states the county and state. A notary stamp, if used, shows the commission expiration date.
Can you prepare my deed?
No. In New Jersey a deed prepared for someone else must be prepared by a New Jersey attorney. We notarize the signing, deliver the deed to the clerk, and pull recorded copies.
General information, not legal advice. We aren't lawyers.