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Recording a Deed or Document in Howard County, IN
Howard County (population 83,660) records real-property documents through the Howard 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.
Howard County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Howard County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (deeds/other instruments, includes 1 oversize page); mortgages $55.00 (statutory statewide fee under IC 36-2-7-10) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page (over 8"x14") add'l (+No separate records-mgmt/archive rider identified; sales disclosure filing fee $10 payable to County Auditor (not Recorder); Tapestry EON online search $8.75/search + $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- Howard County Administration Center, 220 North Main Street, Room 330, Kokomo, IN 46901
- Phone
- 765-456-2210
- Checks payable to
- Howard County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Indiana; first page must have 2" top margin for Auditor/Recorder stamps and 1" margins elsewhere per IC 36-2-11-16/Indiana Recorders Association standard; black ink, legible printed/typed/computer-generated text
Can you e-record in Howard County?
Yes. Howard 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 Howard County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Howard 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 Howard County Recorder at Howard County Administration Center, 220 North Main Street, Room 330, Kokomo, IN 46901.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (deeds/other instruments, includes 1 oversize page); mortgages $55.00 (statutory statewide fee under IC 36-2-7-10) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page (over 8"x14") add'l (+No separate records-mgmt/archive rider identified; sales disclosure filing fee $10 payable to County Auditor (not Recorder); Tapestry EON online search $8.75/search + $1.00/page)).
- 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 Howard 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.
Howard County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Howard County?
The Howard County Recorder charges $25.00 (deeds/other instruments, includes 1 oversize page); mortgages $55.00 (statutory statewide fee under IC 36-2-7-10) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page (over 8"x14") add'l (+No separate records-mgmt/archive rider identified; sales disclosure filing fee $10 payable to County Auditor (not Recorder); Tapestry EON online search $8.75/search + $1.00/page), with checks payable to Howard County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Howard County?
Yes. Howard 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 Howard County?
Mail recordings to Howard County Recorder: Howard County Administration Center, 220 North Main Street, Room 330, Kokomo, IN 46901 (765-456-2210).
Can Jurably record my document in Howard 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 Howard County recorder in person.
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