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Recording a Deed or Document in Ripley County, IN
Ripley County (population 28,989) records real-property documents through the Ripley 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.
Ripley County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ripley County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 Deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 Mortgages/re-recorded mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8x14 inches add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. 1 mail-out $25; each additional mail-out $2)
- Mailing address
- Ripley County Recorder, Ripley County Annex Building, 102 West First North Street, P.O. Box 404, Versailles, IN 47042
- Phone
- 812-689-5808
- Checks payable to
- Ripley County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No cover sheet requirement found; acknowledgment, typed/printed names under signatures, preparer name, and notary residence/seal/commission expiration required per https://ripleycounty.in.gov/recorder/requirements/
Can you e-record in Ripley County?
Yes. Ripley County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Ripley County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Ripley 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Ripley County Recorder at Ripley County Recorder, Ripley County Annex Building, 102 West First North Street, P.O. Box 404, Versailles, IN 47042.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 Deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 Mortgages/re-recorded mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8x14 inches add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. 1 mail-out $25; each additional mail-out $2)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ripley 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 Ripley 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.
Ripley County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ripley County?
The Ripley County Recorder charges $25.00 Deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 Mortgages/re-recorded mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8x14 inches add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. 1 mail-out $25; each additional mail-out $2), with checks payable to Ripley County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ripley County?
Yes. Ripley County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Ripley County?
Mail recordings to Ripley County Recorder: Ripley County Recorder, Ripley County Annex Building, 102 West First North Street, P.O. Box 404, Versailles, IN 47042 (812-689-5808).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ripley County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ripley 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 Ripley 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.