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Recording a Deed or Document in Jay County, IN
Jay County (population 20,477) records real-property documents through the Jay County Recorder's Office. 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.
Jay County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jay County Recorder's Office
- 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 (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mailing, $2.00 each addl; multi-transaction $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference; certification $5.00; sales disclosure fee $10 to Auditor)
- Mailing address
- 120 Court St., Suite 206, Portland, IN 47371
- Phone
- 260-726-6940
- Checks payable to
- Jay County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; 2" top margin page 1, 1" other margins, black ink
Can you e-record in Jay County?
Yes. Jay 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 Jay County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Jay 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 Jay County Recorder's Office at 120 Court St., Suite 206, Portland, IN 47371.
- 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 (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mailing, $2.00 each addl; multi-transaction $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference; certification $5.00; sales disclosure fee $10 to Auditor)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jay 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 Jay 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.
Jay County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jay County?
The Jay County Recorder's Office 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 (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mailing, $2.00 each addl; multi-transaction $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference; certification $5.00; sales disclosure fee $10 to Auditor), with checks payable to Jay County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jay County?
Yes. Jay 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 Jay County?
Mail recordings to Jay County Recorder's Office: 120 Court St., Suite 206, Portland, IN 47371 (260-726-6940).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jay County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jay 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 Jay 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.