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Recording a Deed or Document in Newton County, IN
Newton County (population 13,827) records real-property documents through the Newton 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.
Newton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Newton County Recorder
- Recording fee
- Standard IN statutory schedule: Deeds/other instruments $25.00; Mortgages $55.00 (confirm current fee sheet) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page (standard IN schedule) add'l (+Copies 11x17 or smaller $1.00/pg; larger copies $5.00/pg; certification $5.00)
- Mailing address
- 201 N. 3rd St., Room 104, Kentland, IN 47951 (no distinct PO Box confirmed for Recorder specifically; general courthouse PO Box 152, Kentland, IN 47951 exists for other offices - confirm with Recorder directly)
- Phone
- 219-474-6081
- Checks payable to
- Newton 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 Newton County?
Yes. Newton 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 Newton County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Newton 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 Newton County Recorder at 201 N. 3rd St., Room 104, Kentland, IN 47951 (no distinct PO Box confirmed for Recorder specifically; general courthouse PO Box 152, Kentland, IN 47951 exists for other offices - confirm with Recorder directly).
- Pay the recording fee (Standard IN statutory schedule: Deeds/other instruments $25.00; Mortgages $55.00 (confirm current fee sheet) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page (standard IN schedule) add'l (+Copies 11x17 or smaller $1.00/pg; larger copies $5.00/pg; certification $5.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Newton 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 Newton 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.
Newton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Newton County?
The Newton County Recorder charges Standard IN statutory schedule: Deeds/other instruments $25.00; Mortgages $55.00 (confirm current fee sheet) first / $5.00 per additional oversize page (standard IN schedule) add'l (+Copies 11x17 or smaller $1.00/pg; larger copies $5.00/pg; certification $5.00), with checks payable to Newton County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Newton County?
Yes. Newton 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 Newton County?
Mail recordings to Newton County Recorder: 201 N. 3rd St., Room 104, Kentland, IN 47951 (no distinct PO Box confirmed for Recorder specifically; general courthouse PO Box 152, Kentland, IN 47951 exists for other offices - confirm with Recorder directly) (219-474-6081).
How can Jurably help with recording in Newton County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Newton 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 Newton County recorder in person.
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