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Recording a Deed or Document in Martin County, IN
Martin County (population 9,812) records real-property documents through the Martin 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.
Martin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Martin County Recorder
- Recording fee
- Deeds/UCCs/other documents: $25.00; Mortgages (incl. re-recorded/subordinate): $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Standard IN recorder copy/certification fee schedule ($1/pg small copies, $5/pg oversize, $5 certification) - confirm current schedule with office)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 147, Shoals, IN 47581 (physical: 129 Main Street, Shoals, IN 47581)
- Phone
- 812-247-2420
- Checks payable to
- Martin County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet mandated; standard IN statutory formatting applies
Can you e-record in Martin County?
Yes. Martin 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 Martin County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Martin 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 Martin County Recorder at PO Box 147, Shoals, IN 47581 (physical: 129 Main Street, Shoals, IN 47581).
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds/UCCs/other documents: $25.00; Mortgages (incl. re-recorded/subordinate): $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Standard IN recorder copy/certification fee schedule ($1/pg small copies, $5/pg oversize, $5 certification) - confirm current schedule with office)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Martin 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 Martin 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.
Martin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Martin County?
The Martin County Recorder charges Deeds/UCCs/other documents: $25.00; Mortgages (incl. re-recorded/subordinate): $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Standard IN recorder copy/certification fee schedule ($1/pg small copies, $5/pg oversize, $5 certification) - confirm current schedule with office), with checks payable to Martin County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Martin County?
Yes. Martin 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 Martin County?
Mail recordings to Martin County Recorder: PO Box 147, Shoals, IN 47581 (physical: 129 Main Street, Shoals, IN 47581) (812-247-2420).
How can Jurably help with recording in Martin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Martin 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 Martin County recorder in person.
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