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Recording a Deed or Document in Johnson County, IN
Johnson County (population 161,780) records real-property documents through the Johnson County Recorder of Deeds. 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.
Johnson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Johnson County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $25.00 deeds (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages (statewide statutory fee, IC 36-2-7-10) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page add'l (+Certified copies additional $5.00 plus per-page copy cost; standard copy fees $1.00 (<=11x17) / $5.00 (>11x17) per page)
- Mailing address
- 86 W Court Street, Franklin, IN 46131
- Phone
- (317) 346-4300
- Checks payable to
- Johnson County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; 2" top margin page 1, 1" other margins, black ink per Indiana standard
Can you e-record in Johnson County?
Yes. Johnson 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 Johnson County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Johnson 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 Johnson County Recorder of Deeds at 86 W Court Street, Franklin, IN 46131.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 deeds (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages (statewide statutory fee, IC 36-2-7-10) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page add'l (+Certified copies additional $5.00 plus per-page copy cost; standard copy fees $1.00 (<=11x17) / $5.00 (>11x17) per 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 Johnson 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.
Johnson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Johnson County?
The Johnson County Recorder of Deeds charges $25.00 deeds (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages (statewide statutory fee, IC 36-2-7-10) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page add'l (+Certified copies additional $5.00 plus per-page copy cost; standard copy fees $1.00 (<=11x17) / $5.00 (>11x17) per page), with checks payable to Johnson County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Johnson County?
Yes. Johnson 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 Johnson County?
Mail recordings to Johnson County Recorder of Deeds: 86 W Court Street, Franklin, IN 46131 ((317) 346-4300).
Can Jurably record my document in Johnson 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 Johnson County recorder in person.
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