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Recording a Deed or Document in Ohio County, IN
Ohio County (population 5,932) records real-property documents through the Ohio 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.
Ohio County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ohio County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25 (deeds/most instruments, includes 1 oversize page); $55 (mortgages) — per statewide Indiana schedule, IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; multi-transaction doc $25 + $7 per addl cross-reference; certification $5 + $1/page copy)
- Mailing address
- Ohio County Recorder, 413 Main Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040
- Phone
- (812) 438-3369
- Checks payable to
- Ohio County Recorder (unverified exact payee line — confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statutory cover-sheet requirement in Indiana; recommended but not mandatory
Can you e-record in Ohio County?
Ohio County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Ohio County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Ohio 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 by mail to Ohio County Recorder at Ohio County Recorder, 413 Main Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040.
- Pay the recording fee ($25 (deeds/most instruments, includes 1 oversize page); $55 (mortgages) — per statewide Indiana schedule, IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; multi-transaction doc $25 + $7 per addl cross-reference; certification $5 + $1/page copy)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Ohio County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ohio County?
The Ohio County Recorder charges $25 (deeds/most instruments, includes 1 oversize page); $55 (mortgages) — per statewide Indiana schedule, IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; multi-transaction doc $25 + $7 per addl cross-reference; certification $5 + $1/page copy), with checks payable to Ohio County Recorder (unverified exact payee line — confirm by phone). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ohio County?
Ohio County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Ohio County?
Mail recordings to Ohio County Recorder: Ohio County Recorder, 413 Main Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040 ((812) 438-3369).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ohio County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ohio 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 Ohio County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Ohio County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.