Indiana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Allen County, IN
Allen County (population 385,402) records real-property documents through the Allen County Recorder. 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.
Allen County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Allen County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 deeds/other instruments (includes 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8.5x14 (or 9x15 per statute) add'l (+Statewide IC 36-2-7-10 schedule; no separate records-mgmt rider identified)
- Mailing address
- 1 East Main Street, Room 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Phone
- 260-449-7165
- Checks payable to
- Allen County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No cover sheet required by Indiana statute; office publishes Recording Requirements PDF
Can you e-record in Allen County?
Yes. Allen 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 Allen County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Allen 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 Allen County Recorder at 1 East Main Street, Room 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 deeds/other instruments (includes 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8.5x14 (or 9x15 per statute) add'l (+Statewide IC 36-2-7-10 schedule; no separate records-mgmt rider identified)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Allen 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 Allen 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.
Allen County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Allen County?
The Allen County Recorder charges $25.00 deeds/other instruments (includes 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8.5x14 (or 9x15 per statute) add'l (+Statewide IC 36-2-7-10 schedule; no separate records-mgmt rider identified), with checks payable to Allen County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Allen County?
Yes. Allen 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 Allen County?
Mail recordings to Allen County Recorder: 1 East Main Street, Room 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (260-449-7165).
How can Jurably help with recording in Allen County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Allen 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 Allen 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.