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Recording a Deed or Document in Putnam County, IN
Putnam County (population 36,726) records real-property documents through the Putnam 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.
Putnam County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Putnam County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 Deeds/Releases/Miscellaneous (flat fee regardless of page count); $55.00 Mortgages first / Flat fee model - no per-page addl charge listed for standard docs; $5.00/page over 8x14 for oversize per statewide schedule add'l (+Not specifically detailed on site; standard IN mechanic's lien/mail-out fees likely apply)
- Mailing address
- Putnam County Recorder, Courthouse Room 25, P.O. Box 549, Greencastle, IN 46135
- Phone
- 765-653-5613
- Checks payable to
- Putnam County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: No cover sheet requirement found; standard IN statutory margin/format rules apply (IC 36-2-11)
Can you e-record in Putnam County?
Yes. Putnam County accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Putnam County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Putnam 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 CSC, or by mail to Putnam County Recorder at Putnam County Recorder, Courthouse Room 25, P.O. Box 549, Greencastle, IN 46135.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 Deeds/Releases/Miscellaneous (flat fee regardless of page count); $55.00 Mortgages first / Flat fee model - no per-page addl charge listed for standard docs; $5.00/page over 8x14 for oversize per statewide schedule add'l (+Not specifically detailed on site; standard IN mechanic's lien/mail-out fees likely apply)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Putnam 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 Putnam 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.
Putnam County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Putnam County?
The Putnam County Recorder charges $25.00 Deeds/Releases/Miscellaneous (flat fee regardless of page count); $55.00 Mortgages first / Flat fee model - no per-page addl charge listed for standard docs; $5.00/page over 8x14 for oversize per statewide schedule add'l (+Not specifically detailed on site; standard IN mechanic's lien/mail-out fees likely apply), with checks payable to Putnam County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Putnam County?
Yes. Putnam County accepts electronic recording through 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 Putnam County?
Mail recordings to Putnam County Recorder: Putnam County Recorder, Courthouse Room 25, P.O. Box 549, Greencastle, IN 46135 (765-653-5613).
How can Jurably help with recording in Putnam County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Putnam 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 Putnam County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Putnam County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.