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Recording a Deed or Document in Jackson County, IN
Jackson County (population 46,434) records real-property documents through the Jackson 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.
Jackson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jackson County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages (statewide statutory fee, IC 36-2-7-10) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page add'l (+Sales disclosure form filing fee $10 payable to County Auditor; certified copy add'l $5.00)
- Mailing address
- 111 South Main Street, Brownstown, IN 47220
- Phone
- 812-358-6113
- Checks payable to
- Jackson County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; 2" top margin page 1 for stamps, 1" other margins, black ink
Can you e-record in Jackson County?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Jackson 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 Jackson County Recorder at 111 South Main Street, Brownstown, IN 47220.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages (statewide statutory fee, IC 36-2-7-10) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page add'l (+Sales disclosure form filing fee $10 payable to County Auditor; certified copy add'l $5.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
Jackson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jackson County?
The Jackson County Recorder charges $25.00 deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages (statewide statutory fee, IC 36-2-7-10) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page add'l (+Sales disclosure form filing fee $10 payable to County Auditor; certified copy add'l $5.00), with checks payable to Jackson County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jackson County?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Mail recordings to Jackson County Recorder: 111 South Main Street, Brownstown, IN 47220 (812-358-6113).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jackson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.