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Recording a Deed or Document in Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County (population 207,058) records real-property documents through the Elkhart County Recorder (Jennifer L. Doriot). 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.
Elkhart County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Elkhart County Recorder (Jennifer L. Doriot)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 deeds and all other documents (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages & Subordinate Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5x14"; Plats (18x24) $25.00, each additional plat page $5.00 add'l (+UCCs $25.00; copies $1.00/page (11x17 or smaller), $5.00/page larger; certification $5.00)
- Mailing address
- Elkhart County Recorder, 117 North 2nd Street, Room 205, Goshen, IN 46527
- Phone
- (574) 535-6756
- Checks payable to
- Elkhart County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not explicitly confirmed - unverified
Can you e-record in Elkhart County?
Yes. Elkhart 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 Elkhart County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Elkhart 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 Elkhart County Recorder (Jennifer L. Doriot) at Elkhart County Recorder, 117 North 2nd Street, Room 205, Goshen, IN 46527.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 deeds and all other documents (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages & Subordinate Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5x14"; Plats (18x24) $25.00, each additional plat page $5.00 add'l (+UCCs $25.00; copies $1.00/page (11x17 or smaller), $5.00/page larger; certification $5.00)).
- 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 Elkhart 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.
Elkhart County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Elkhart County?
The Elkhart County Recorder (Jennifer L. Doriot) charges $25.00 deeds and all other documents (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages & Subordinate Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5x14"; Plats (18x24) $25.00, each additional plat page $5.00 add'l (+UCCs $25.00; copies $1.00/page (11x17 or smaller), $5.00/page larger; certification $5.00), with checks payable to Elkhart County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Elkhart County?
Yes. Elkhart 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 Elkhart County?
Mail recordings to Elkhart County Recorder (Jennifer L. Doriot): Elkhart County Recorder, 117 North 2nd Street, Room 205, Goshen, IN 46527 ((574) 535-6756).
Can Jurably record my document in Elkhart 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 Elkhart County recorder in person.
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