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Recording a Deed or Document in Perry County, IN
Perry County (population 19,172) records real-property documents through the Perry 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.
Perry County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Perry 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)
- Mailing address
- Perry County Recorder, 2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586
- Phone
- (812) 547-4261
- Checks payable to
- Perry County Recorder (unverified exact payee wording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide statutory requirement; recommended
Can you e-record in Perry County?
Yes. Perry 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 Perry County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Perry 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 Perry County Recorder at Perry County Recorder, 2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586.
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Perry 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 Perry 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.
Perry County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Perry County?
The Perry 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), with checks payable to Perry County Recorder (unverified exact payee wording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Perry County?
Yes. Perry 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 Perry County?
Mail recordings to Perry County Recorder: Perry County Recorder, 2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586 ((812) 547-4261).
How can Jurably help with recording in Perry County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Perry 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 Perry 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.