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Recording a Deed or Document in Lake County, IN
Lake County (population 498,695) records real-property documents through the Lake 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.
Lake County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lake County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 deeds/other instruments/UCCs (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page exceeding 8" x 14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail-out $25.00, each additional $2.00; multiple-transaction/blanket docs $25.00 plus $7.00 per additional cross-reference; copies $1.00 (≤11x17)/$5.00 (>11x17); certification $5.00 plus $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- Lake County Recorder, Building 'A', 2nd Floor, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone
- 219-755-3730
- Checks payable to
- Lake County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Can you e-record in Lake County?
Yes. Lake County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lake County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Lake 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, ePN, or by mail to Lake County Recorder at Lake County Recorder, Building 'A', 2nd Floor, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 deeds/other instruments/UCCs (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page exceeding 8" x 14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail-out $25.00, each additional $2.00; multiple-transaction/blanket docs $25.00 plus $7.00 per additional cross-reference; copies $1.00 (≤11x17)/$5.00 (>11x17); certification $5.00 plus $1.00/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 Lake 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.
Lake County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lake County?
The Lake County Recorder charges $25.00 deeds/other instruments/UCCs (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page exceeding 8" x 14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail-out $25.00, each additional $2.00; multiple-transaction/blanket docs $25.00 plus $7.00 per additional cross-reference; copies $1.00 (≤11x17)/$5.00 (>11x17); certification $5.00 plus $1.00/page), with checks payable to Lake County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lake County?
Yes. Lake County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Lake County?
Mail recordings to Lake County Recorder: Lake County Recorder, Building 'A', 2nd Floor, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219-755-3730).
Can Jurably record my document in Lake 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 Lake County recorder in person.
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