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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin County, IN
Franklin County (population 22,790) records real-property documents through the Franklin 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.
Franklin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 deeds and all other instruments incl. UCCs & re-recorded instruments (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien including one mail out $25.00; copies 11x17 or smaller $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- Franklin County Recorder, Franklin County Government Center, 1010 Franklin Ave., Suite #110, Brookville, IN 47012
- Phone
- (765) 647-5131
- Checks payable to
- Franklin County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly confirmed - unverified
Can you e-record in Franklin County?
Franklin County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Franklin County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 by mail to Franklin County Recorder at Franklin County Recorder, Franklin County Government Center, 1010 Franklin Ave., Suite #110, Brookville, IN 47012.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 deeds and all other instruments incl. UCCs & re-recorded instruments (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien including one mail out $25.00; copies 11x17 or smaller $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Franklin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin County?
The Franklin County Recorder charges $25.00 deeds and all other instruments incl. UCCs & re-recorded instruments (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien including one mail out $25.00; copies 11x17 or smaller $1.00/page), with checks payable to Franklin County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin County?
Franklin County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Franklin County?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Recorder: Franklin County Recorder, Franklin County Government Center, 1010 Franklin Ave., Suite #110, Brookville, IN 47012 ((765) 647-5131).
How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.