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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.
How Jurably helps in Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Johnson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Johnson 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 Johnson County recorder in person.
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