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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Allen County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Allen County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Allen County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.