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Recording a Deed or Document in Posey County, IN
Posey County (population 25,217) records real-property documents through the Posey 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.
Posey County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Posey 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; multi-transaction doc $25 + $7/addl cross-ref; certification $5 + $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Posey County Recorder, 126 E Third Street, Room 215, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
- Phone
- (812) 838-1314
- Checks payable to
- Posey County Recorder (unverified exact payee wording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No statewide statutory requirement; recommended
Can you e-record in Posey County?
Yes. Posey County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Posey County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Posey 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, ePN, or by mail to Posey County Recorder at Posey County Recorder, 126 E Third Street, Room 215, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620.
- 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; multi-transaction doc $25 + $7/addl cross-ref; certification $5 + $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Posey 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 Posey 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.
Posey County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Posey County?
The Posey 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; multi-transaction doc $25 + $7/addl cross-ref; certification $5 + $1/page), with checks payable to Posey County Recorder (unverified exact payee wording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Posey County?
Yes. Posey County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Posey County?
Mail recordings to Posey County Recorder: Posey County Recorder, 126 E Third Street, Room 215, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 ((812) 838-1314).
How can Jurably help with recording in Posey County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Posey 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 Posey 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.