Indiana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Benton County, IN
Benton County (population 8,708) records real-property documents through the Benton 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.
Benton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Benton County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 deeds/other instruments (statewide IC 36-2-7-10 schedule) first / $5.00 per oversize page add'l (+Statewide schedule per 2021 Fee Sheet document on office page; grantee mailing address required on every deed)
- Mailing address
- 706 E 5th Street, Suite 24 (Benton County Courthouse, 2nd Floor), Fowler, IN 47944
- Phone
- 765-884-1300 (recorder); 765-884-1630 also listed
- Checks payable to
- Benton County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not stated; no statutory requirement
Can you e-record in Benton County?
Yes. Benton 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 Benton County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Benton 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 Benton County Recorder at 706 E 5th Street, Suite 24 (Benton County Courthouse, 2nd Floor), Fowler, IN 47944.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 deeds/other instruments (statewide IC 36-2-7-10 schedule) first / $5.00 per oversize page add'l (+Statewide schedule per 2021 Fee Sheet document on office page; grantee mailing address required on every deed)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Benton 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 Benton 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.
Benton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Benton County?
The Benton County Recorder charges $25.00 deeds/other instruments (statewide IC 36-2-7-10 schedule) first / $5.00 per oversize page add'l (+Statewide schedule per 2021 Fee Sheet document on office page; grantee mailing address required on every deed), with checks payable to Benton County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Benton County?
Yes. Benton 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 Benton County?
Mail recordings to Benton County Recorder: 706 E 5th Street, Suite 24 (Benton County Courthouse, 2nd Floor), Fowler, IN 47944 (765-884-1300 (recorder); 765-884-1630 also listed).
How can Jurably help with recording in Benton County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Benton 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 Benton 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.