Indiana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Miami County, IN
Miami County (population 35,961) records real-property documents through the Miami 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.
Miami County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Miami County Recorder
- Recording fee
- Deeds/other instruments: $25.00; Mortgages: $55.00 first / $5.00 additional pages over standard size (per IN statutory schedule) add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail out $25.00 (each addl mail out $2.00); Copies 11x17 or smaller $1.00/pg, larger $5.00/pg; Certification $5.00 plus $7.00 per additional cross-reference after first)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 577, Peru, IN 46970 (physical: 25 N. Broadway, Room 205, Peru, IN 46970)
- Phone
- 765-472-2573 / 765-472-3901 ext. 1224
- Checks payable to
- Miami County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet mandated; standard IN statutory paper/margin/font formatting applies
Can you e-record in Miami County?
Yes. Miami 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 Miami County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Miami 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 Miami County Recorder at P.O. Box 577, Peru, IN 46970 (physical: 25 N. Broadway, Room 205, Peru, IN 46970).
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds/other instruments: $25.00; Mortgages: $55.00 first / $5.00 additional pages over standard size (per IN statutory schedule) add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail out $25.00 (each addl mail out $2.00); Copies 11x17 or smaller $1.00/pg, larger $5.00/pg; Certification $5.00 plus $7.00 per additional cross-reference after first)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Miami 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 Miami 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.
Miami County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Miami County?
The Miami County Recorder charges Deeds/other instruments: $25.00; Mortgages: $55.00 first / $5.00 additional pages over standard size (per IN statutory schedule) add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail out $25.00 (each addl mail out $2.00); Copies 11x17 or smaller $1.00/pg, larger $5.00/pg; Certification $5.00 plus $7.00 per additional cross-reference after first), with checks payable to Miami County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Miami County?
Yes. Miami 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 Miami County?
Mail recordings to Miami County Recorder: P.O. Box 577, Peru, IN 46970 (physical: 25 N. Broadway, Room 205, Peru, IN 46970) (765-472-2573 / 765-472-3901 ext. 1224).
How can Jurably help with recording in Miami County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Miami 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 Miami County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.