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Recording a Deed or Document in Owen County, IN
Owen County (population 21,332) records real-property documents through the Owen 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.
Owen County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Owen County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25 deeds/most instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55 mortgages — statewide IN schedule IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; copies $1/page (11x17 or smaller), $5/page larger; certification $5)
- Mailing address
- Owen County Recorder, Room 201, 60 S. Main St., Spencer, IN 47460
- Phone
- (812) 829-5013
- Checks payable to
- Owen County Recorder (unverified exact payee wording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide statutory requirement; recommended
Can you e-record in Owen County?
Yes. Owen County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Owen County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Owen 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, or by mail to Owen County Recorder at Owen County Recorder, Room 201, 60 S. Main St., Spencer, IN 47460.
- Pay the recording fee ($25 deeds/most instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55 mortgages — statewide IN schedule IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; copies $1/page (11x17 or smaller), $5/page larger; certification $5)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Owen County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Owen County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Owen County?
The Owen County Recorder charges $25 deeds/most instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55 mortgages — statewide IN schedule IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; copies $1/page (11x17 or smaller), $5/page larger; certification $5), with checks payable to Owen County Recorder (unverified exact payee wording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Owen County?
Yes. Owen County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Owen County?
Mail recordings to Owen County Recorder: Owen County Recorder, Room 201, 60 S. Main St., Spencer, IN 47460 ((812) 829-5013).
Can Jurably record my document in Owen County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Owen County recorder in person.
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