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Recording a Deed or Document in Jennings County, IN
Jennings County (population 27,607) records real-property documents through the Jennings 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.
Jennings County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jennings 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 (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mailout, $2.00 each addl; multi-transaction $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference; certification $5.00)
- Mailing address
- 200 East Brown Street (PO Box 397), Vernon, IN 47282
- Phone
- (812) 352-3053
- Checks payable to
- Jennings County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; 2" top margin page 1, 1" other margins, black ink
Can you e-record in Jennings County?
Yes. Jennings County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Jennings County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Jennings 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, CSC, or by mail to Jennings County Recorder at 200 East Brown Street (PO Box 397), Vernon, IN 47282.
- 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 mailout, $2.00 each addl; multi-transaction $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference; certification $5.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jennings 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 Jennings 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.
Jennings County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jennings County?
The Jennings 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 (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mailout, $2.00 each addl; multi-transaction $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference; certification $5.00), with checks payable to Jennings County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jennings County?
Yes. Jennings County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Jennings County?
Mail recordings to Jennings County Recorder: 200 East Brown Street (PO Box 397), Vernon, IN 47282 ((812) 352-3053).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jennings County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jennings 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 Jennings County recorder in person.
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