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Recording a Deed or Document in Crawford County, IN
Crawford County (population 10,525) records real-property documents through the Crawford County Recorder (Circuit Clerk serves as ex-officio recorder function is disputed; official Recorder office listed separately at 715 Judicial Plaza Dr). 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.
Crawford County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Crawford County Recorder (Circuit Clerk serves as ex-officio recorder function is disputed; official Recorder office listed separately at 715 Judicial Plaza Dr)
- Recording fee
- Deeds and other instruments (incl. UCCs, re-recorded, 1 oversize page) $25.00; Mortgages $55.00 (per Indiana Recorders Association standard schedule; the Crawford Circuit Clerk site lists a different, likely outdated, $15 first page/$5 addl schedule — discrepancy unverified) first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. 1 mailout, $2.00 each addl mailout); Multiple-transaction/blanket documents $25.00 plus $7.00 per addl cross-reference after first)
- Mailing address
- 715 Judicial Plaza Dr, English, IN 47118 (also PO Box 214, English, IN 47118)
- Phone
- 812-338-2615
- Checks payable to
- unverified (likely "Crawford County Recorder")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Cover sheets permitted when document lacks adequate space for file marks; must have 2.5" top margin with document type, grantor(s), grantee(s) centered (per Crawford Circuit Clerk recording standards page)
Can you e-record in Crawford County?
Yes. Crawford 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 Crawford County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Crawford 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 Crawford County Recorder (Circuit Clerk serves as ex-officio recorder function is disputed; official Recorder office listed separately at 715 Judicial Plaza Dr) at 715 Judicial Plaza Dr, English, IN 47118 (also PO Box 214, English, IN 47118).
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds and other instruments (incl. UCCs, re-recorded, 1 oversize page) $25.00; Mortgages $55.00 (per Indiana Recorders Association standard schedule; the Crawford Circuit Clerk site lists a different, likely outdated, $15 first page/$5 addl schedule — discrepancy unverified) first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. 1 mailout, $2.00 each addl mailout); Multiple-transaction/blanket documents $25.00 plus $7.00 per addl cross-reference after first)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Crawford 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 Crawford 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.
Crawford County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Crawford County?
The Crawford County Recorder (Circuit Clerk serves as ex-officio recorder function is disputed; official Recorder office listed separately at 715 Judicial Plaza Dr) charges Deeds and other instruments (incl. UCCs, re-recorded, 1 oversize page) $25.00; Mortgages $55.00 (per Indiana Recorders Association standard schedule; the Crawford Circuit Clerk site lists a different, likely outdated, $15 first page/$5 addl schedule — discrepancy unverified) first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. 1 mailout, $2.00 each addl mailout); Multiple-transaction/blanket documents $25.00 plus $7.00 per addl cross-reference after first), with checks payable to unverified (likely "Crawford County Recorder"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Crawford County?
Yes. Crawford 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 Crawford County?
Mail recordings to Crawford County Recorder (Circuit Clerk serves as ex-officio recorder function is disputed; official Recorder office listed separately at 715 Judicial Plaza Dr): 715 Judicial Plaza Dr, English, IN 47118 (also PO Box 214, English, IN 47118) (812-338-2615).
How can Jurably help with recording in Crawford County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Crawford 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 Crawford County recorder in person.
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