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Recording a Deed or Document in Morgan County, IN
Morgan County (population 71,781) records real-property documents through the Morgan 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.
Morgan County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Morgan County Recorder
- Recording fee
- Deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page): $25.00; Mortgages (incl. subordinate/re-recorded): $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail out $25.00 (addl mail out $2.00); Multiple-transaction/blanket documents $25.00 plus $7.00 per addl cross-reference; copies $1.00-$5.00/pg; certification $5.00 plus $1.00/pg)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 1653, Martinsville, IN 46151 (physical: 180 S. Main St., Suite 125, Martinsville, IN 46151)
- Phone
- 765-342-1077
- Checks payable to
- Morgan 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 Morgan County?
Yes. Morgan 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 Morgan County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Morgan 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 Morgan County Recorder at P.O. Box 1653, Martinsville, IN 46151 (physical: 180 S. Main St., Suite 125, Martinsville, IN 46151).
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page): $25.00; Mortgages (incl. subordinate/re-recorded): $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail out $25.00 (addl mail out $2.00); Multiple-transaction/blanket documents $25.00 plus $7.00 per addl cross-reference; copies $1.00-$5.00/pg; certification $5.00 plus $1.00/pg)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Morgan 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 Morgan 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.
Morgan County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Morgan County?
The Morgan County Recorder charges Deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page): $25.00; Mortgages (incl. subordinate/re-recorded): $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail out $25.00 (addl mail out $2.00); Multiple-transaction/blanket documents $25.00 plus $7.00 per addl cross-reference; copies $1.00-$5.00/pg; certification $5.00 plus $1.00/pg), with checks payable to Morgan County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Morgan County?
Yes. Morgan 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 Morgan County?
Mail recordings to Morgan County Recorder: P.O. Box 1653, Martinsville, IN 46151 (physical: 180 S. Main St., Suite 125, Martinsville, IN 46151) (765-342-1077).
How can Jurably help with recording in Morgan County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Morgan 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 Morgan County recorder in person.
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