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Recording a Deed or Document in Spencer County, IN
Spencer County (population 19,811) records real-property documents through the Spencer 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.
Spencer County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Spencer County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25.00 Deeds and other documents; $55.00 Mortgages (incl. subordinate) and re-recorded mortgages first / Copies 11x17 or smaller $1/page; copies larger than 11x17 $5/page add'l (+Mechanic's lien incl. 1 mail-out $25.00; each additional mail-out $2.00)
- Mailing address
- Spencer County Recorder, 200 Main Street, Room 9, Rockport, IN 47635
- Phone
- 812-649-6013 (alt. 812-649-6014)
- Checks payable to
- Spencer 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 Spencer County?
Yes. Spencer 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 Spencer County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Spencer 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 Spencer County Recorder at Spencer County Recorder, 200 Main Street, Room 9, Rockport, IN 47635.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 Deeds and other documents; $55.00 Mortgages (incl. subordinate) and re-recorded mortgages first / Copies 11x17 or smaller $1/page; copies larger than 11x17 $5/page add'l (+Mechanic's lien incl. 1 mail-out $25.00; each additional mail-out $2.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Spencer 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 Spencer 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.
Spencer County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Spencer County?
The Spencer County Recorder charges $25.00 Deeds and other documents; $55.00 Mortgages (incl. subordinate) and re-recorded mortgages first / Copies 11x17 or smaller $1/page; copies larger than 11x17 $5/page add'l (+Mechanic's lien incl. 1 mail-out $25.00; each additional mail-out $2.00), with checks payable to Spencer County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Spencer County?
Yes. Spencer 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 Spencer County?
Mail recordings to Spencer County Recorder: Spencer County Recorder, 200 Main Street, Room 9, Rockport, IN 47635 (812-649-6013 (alt. 812-649-6014)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Spencer County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Spencer 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 Spencer County recorder in person.
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