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Recording a Deed or Document in Clay County, IN
Clay County (population 26,461) records real-property documents through the Clay County Recorder's Office. 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.
Clay County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay County Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (deeds/other instruments, includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. 1 mailout); UCC (2 pages or less) $9.00, UCC (3+ pages) $13.00, UCC-11 info request $10.00 per debtor name)
- Mailing address
- Clay County Courthouse, 609 East National Avenue, Room 111, Brazil, IN 47834
- Phone
- 812-448-9005
- Checks payable to
- unverified (typically "Clay County Recorder" per Indiana convention, not confirmed on official page)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Can you e-record in Clay County?
Yes. Clay County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clay County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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, or by mail to Clay County Recorder's Office at Clay County Courthouse, 609 East National Avenue, Room 111, Brazil, IN 47834.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (deeds/other instruments, includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. 1 mailout); UCC (2 pages or less) $9.00, UCC (3+ pages) $13.00, UCC-11 info request $10.00 per debtor name)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clay 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 Clay 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.
Clay County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay County?
The Clay County Recorder's Office charges $25.00 (deeds/other instruments, includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. 1 mailout); UCC (2 pages or less) $9.00, UCC (3+ pages) $13.00, UCC-11 info request $10.00 per debtor name), with checks payable to unverified (typically "Clay County Recorder" per Indiana convention, not confirmed on official page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay County?
Yes. Clay County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Clay County?
Mail recordings to Clay County Recorder's Office: Clay County Courthouse, 609 East National Avenue, Room 111, Brazil, IN 47834 (812-448-9005).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clay County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clay 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 Clay 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.